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Israel-Hamas talks stall as Gaza ceasefire expires

Israel-Hamas talks stall as Gaza ceasefire expires

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The negotiations on the next stage of the agreement, which would secure a permanent ceasefire, have been inconclusive, with Hamas rejecting Israel's last-minute proposal to extend the first stage of the ceasefire agreement. A lack of talks between the two sides could have serious implications, including either a return to fighting or a freeze in the current situation. The UN chief has urged the sides to "spare no effort" to extend the deal.

Gideon Saar
New Hope
1. We said we are ready to extend the framework [of phase one] in return for the release of more hostages. If it is possible, we'll do that.
Hamas
1. We categorically reject the attempt to impose any non-Palestinian projects or forms of administration or the presence of any foreign forces on the territory of the Gaza Strip.
2. We affirm our keenness to complete the remaining stages of the ceasefire agreement, leading to a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire, full withdrawal of the occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction and lifting the siege.
Husam Badran
Hamas
1. Our only condition is for this to be an internal Palestinian matter – we will not allow any regional or international party to get involved.
António Guterres
United Nations
1. The coming days are critical. The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal.
2. The coming days are critical. The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal.
Gershon Baskin
1. Netanyahu's plan to extend phase 1 in order to release more hostages without obligating to end the war and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza will be totally rejected by Hamas.

Israel-Hamas talks stall as Gaza ceasefire expires

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