Ceasefire statement from Hamas leader Haniyeh
As Israel's attacks on civilians in Palestine continue, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has made statements regarding a ceasefire.
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has made statements regarding the ceasefire process in Gaza. In his statement, Ismail Haniyeh expressed that Hamas is acting in accordance with the fundamental principles of the United Nations-backed ceasefire proposal.
Speaking on television, Haniyeh announced that Hamas is ready to accept an agreement that guarantees a permanent ceasefire, the complete withdrawal of Israel from Gaza, reconstruction, and a prisoner exchange deal.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had criticized Hamas last week over its response to the ceasefire proposal.