Hamas says to deliver final decision after consultations over Gaza ceasefire proposal

GAZA - Hamas said in an official statement on Friday that it will deliver its final decision over the Gaza ceasefire proposal to the mediators after the consultations are over.

In line with Hamas keenness to end the Israeli aggression against their people and ensure the free entry of aid, they are conducting consultations with leaders of the Palestinian forces and factions regarding the offer it received from the mediators, Hamas said.

Hamas and Israel have held several rounds of indirect negotiations over the past months, but no final ceasefire agreement has been reached. In previous talks, Hamas demanded a complete end to the war, while Israel insisted on a temporary ceasefire.

On March 18, Israel resumed its military operations in the enclave. At least 6,572 Palestinians had been killed, and 23,132 others injured since Israel renewed its intensive strikes, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to 57,130, and injuries to 135,173, Gaza-based health authorities said on Thursday.