Hamas indicates possible progress on ceasefire talks

A senior spokesperson for Hamas on Friday suggested there may be progress on the Gaza ceasefire talks as Eid al-Fitr approaches. 

“We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough in the war situation, following intensified communications with and between mediators in recent days,” Basem Naim said in a statement.

He added that the proposal now on the table is intended to renew “negotiations on the second phase, which must lead to a complete end to the war and the withdrawal of occupation forces”.