Hamas seeks changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal but US envoy calls it 'unacceptable'
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Hamas is currently negotiating changes to a recent U.S. ceasefire proposal regarding the conflict in Gaza, specifically seeking guarantees about hostages, aid delivery, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces. A U.S. envoy rejected their response as 'totally unacceptable.' As the conflict continues for nearly 20 months, despair among Gazans intensifies, with issues surrounding hunger and hostages taking center stage. While U.S. officials have proposed a 60-day ceasefire involving a partial release of hostages, Hamas accuses Israel of bias in negotiations.
The Hamas official indicated that the proposed amendments to the U.S. ceasefire plan focus on U.S. guarantees, timing of hostages' release, aid delivery, and Israeli withdrawal.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff condemned Hamas's response as 'totally unacceptable' while proposing a 60-day ceasefire that would allow for the release of hostages.
Bassem Naim from Hamas criticized Israel's handling of negotiations, accusing them of bias and violating the fairness of mediation efforts.
Motasim, a resident from Gaza, expressed the growing desperation, saying, 'We want the bloodshed to stop...we are tired.'
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