Hamas raises key demands during ceasefire talks with Israel
In ceasefire negotiations mediated in Egypt, Hamas has laid out several non-negotiable demands to Israel. These include a lasting, all-encompassing truce; full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza; return and resettlement of displaced Palestinians; and an equitable prisoner swap. The group also insists on unhindered flow of humanitarian aid and wants reconstruction supervised by a Palestinian technocratic body. Hamas rejects foreign military presence in Gaza, though it would allow Arab forces in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. It also opposes outsider control of Gaza’s postwar governance—specifically rejecting Tony Blair for that role. Central in the exchange demands is the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti. These positions are being presented under a U.S. 20-point peace framework guiding the talks.
The Key points
- Hamas demands a permanent, full ceasefire in Gaza.
- It insists Israel fully pull out its forces from the Strip.
- Displaced Palestinians should be allowed to return home.
- A fair prisoner exchange deal, including Barghouti’s release.
- Unrestricted access for humanitarian aid into Gaza.
- Reconstruction overseen by a Palestinian technocratic body.
- No foreign troops in Gaza, though Arab forces in coordination okayed.
- Opposition to Tony Blair leading Gaza governance.
- Hostage releases would begin only after Israeli military operations end.
- The talks rest upon a U.S. 20-point peace plan framework.
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