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Senior Hamas official says terror group told Egypt it's ready to stop fighting if Israel commits to truce

A senior Hamas official has stated that the terror group is ready to stop fighting in Gaza if Israel commits to a ceasefire deal. The official revealed that a Hamas delegation discussed ideas and proposals related to a Gaza truce with Egyptian officials in Cairo. Hamas has expressed its readiness to stop the fighting, but Israel must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner exchange deal, and allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Egypt and Qatar have been acting as mediators between Israel and Hamas in ceasefire negotiations.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/senior-hamas-official-says-terror-group-told-egypt-its-ready-to-stop-fighting-if-israel-commits-to-truce/
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