Hamas Leader Reveals Details about Egyptian and Qatari Ceasefire Proposals Amid Ongoing Genocide
Gaza (Quds News Network)- A senior Hamas leader disclosed today that the movement has received ceasefire proposals from Egyptian and Qatari mediators, offering a temporary truce that does not guarantee the end of the ongoing genocide. The proposed agreements include a limited ceasefire, a partial prisoner exchange, and an increase in humanitarian aid. However, the Hamas official stressed that these proposals fail to meet essential Palestinian needs, as they lack provisions for a permanent cessation of assaults, an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, or the return of displaced residents.
The leader highlighted Hamas’s stance, reiterating demands for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the lifting of the blockade, the return of displaced Palestinians, and comprehensive reconstruction efforts to support the needs of civilians. He stated that the proposed truce terms do not adequately address the security, relief, and rebuilding requirements critical for Palestinians, most of whom have become homeless due to Israel’s savage attacks.
According to sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations, two primary proposals have been presented. The Egyptian plan offers a 10-day ceasefire, permitting 150 aid trucks per day into Gaza, alongside the release of four Israeli prisoners. The proposal also suggests the release of a limited number of Palestinian prisoners but does not outline a permanent cessation of Israeli hostilities or the withdrawal of occupying forces from Gaza.
An alternative proposal, backed by the United States, includes a 30-day ceasefire with a larger humanitarian provision of 600 aid trucks daily. In exchange, Hamas would release all female prisoners, including soldiers, but without assurances for an Israeli pullback, the return of displaced residents, or a complete end to Israeli attacks.
The sources, who remain anonymous, indicated to Quds News Network that both proposals align more closely with Israeli interests. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, they noted, aims to secure a temporary ceasefire that could allow for a renewed offensive, a stance that fails to address the fundamental demands set forth by Hamas and other Palestinian resistance groups for a lasting resolution.
