Hamas Declines Participation in Gaza Ceasefire Talks Citing Loss of Faith in US Mediation Role

Hamas has expressed reluctance to participate in indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, citing a need for a clear roadmap for implementing the agreement. A senior Hamas official stated that the group will only participate if talks focus on implementing a proposal detailed by US President Joe Biden in May. However, Israel has denied that Biden's proposal was entirely consistent with the original proposal, leading to accusations of obstruction from both sides.