Israel declares 'no chance' of long-term truce with Hamas, reports say
Israel has turned down a proposed five-year ceasefire with Hamas, asserting that a prolonged truce would enable the Palestinian group to “rearm,” as reported by various media outlets citing Israeli officials. Egypt and Qatar have been working...
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Israel has turned down a proposed five-year ceasefire with Hamas, asserting that a prolonged truce would enable the Palestinian group to “rearm,” as reported by various media outlets citing Israeli officials.
Egypt and Qatar have been working to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel had previously ended a two-month truce in March by launching renewed attacks on the region.
The new proposal reportedly included terms for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a long-term cessation of hostilities. However, Hamas has refused to disarm while the Israeli occupation persists.
“There is no chance that we will agree to a hudna with Hamas that just allows it to rearm, recover and to continue its war against Israel,” an official stated, as noted by The Times of Israel. The term “hudna” refers to an extended period between a ceasefire and a peace treaty, according to the news outlet.
Israel's main objective remains the complete disarmament and eradication of Hamas.
While Hamas’ founding charter calls for the destruction of Israel, the group has indicated a potential willingness to agree to a long-term truce if the occupation ceases, as reported by Reuters. Earlier this month, Hamas also expressed its desire for a comprehensive peace deal, rejecting any “partial” agreements.
In reaction to Israel’s reported rejection of the long-term truce, a group representing the families of hostages criticized the Israeli government, stating that “once again the ‘senior political source’ proves that the Israeli government has no plan” for the release of those still held captive in Gaza.
According to Israeli authorities, of the 59 hostages still being held in the enclave, only 24 are believed to be alive. Several others have been freed through ceasefire agreements or separate arrangements.
Following the collapse of the ceasefire and stalled hostage negotiations in March, Israeli forces have seized control of over half of Gaza in a renewed military offensive. The IDF has resumed airstrikes on the area to intensify pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
The current military operations were ignited by the Hamas-led assault on Israel on October 7, which resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and the kidnapping of around 250 individuals. Since then, more than 51,000 Palestinians have reportedly died as a result of the IDF's military actions, according to health authorities in Gaza.
The humanitarian crisis has worsened significantly since March due to an Israeli-imposed blockade, which has caused critical shortages of food, medical supplies, and other essential resources.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
Egypt and Qatar have been working to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel had previously ended a two-month truce in March by launching renewed attacks on the region.
The new proposal reportedly included terms for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a long-term cessation of hostilities. However, Hamas has refused to disarm while the Israeli occupation persists.
“There is no chance that we will agree to a hudna with Hamas that just allows it to rearm, recover and to continue its war against Israel,” an official stated, as noted by The Times of Israel. The term “hudna” refers to an extended period between a ceasefire and a peace treaty, according to the news outlet.
Israel's main objective remains the complete disarmament and eradication of Hamas.
While Hamas’ founding charter calls for the destruction of Israel, the group has indicated a potential willingness to agree to a long-term truce if the occupation ceases, as reported by Reuters. Earlier this month, Hamas also expressed its desire for a comprehensive peace deal, rejecting any “partial” agreements.
In reaction to Israel’s reported rejection of the long-term truce, a group representing the families of hostages criticized the Israeli government, stating that “once again the ‘senior political source’ proves that the Israeli government has no plan” for the release of those still held captive in Gaza.
According to Israeli authorities, of the 59 hostages still being held in the enclave, only 24 are believed to be alive. Several others have been freed through ceasefire agreements or separate arrangements.
Following the collapse of the ceasefire and stalled hostage negotiations in March, Israeli forces have seized control of over half of Gaza in a renewed military offensive. The IDF has resumed airstrikes on the area to intensify pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
The current military operations were ignited by the Hamas-led assault on Israel on October 7, which resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and the kidnapping of around 250 individuals. Since then, more than 51,000 Palestinians have reportedly died as a result of the IDF's military actions, according to health authorities in Gaza.
The humanitarian crisis has worsened significantly since March due to an Israeli-imposed blockade, which has caused critical shortages of food, medical supplies, and other essential resources.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
