Hamas says no new ceasefire proposals necessary, Netanyahu working to stop a deal

Hamas has now released a statement saying that “new proposals” in the ceasefire talks are not necessary.

“What is required now is to pressure Netanyahu and his government and oblige them to what has been agreed upon”, the statement said. 

The group released its statement shortly after a senior US official confirmed that an initial ceasefire proposal handed to Hamas in May did not include plans for an Israeli presence on the Philadelphi Corridor.

“Netanyahu’s decision not to withdraw from the Salah al-Din [Philadelphi] axis aims to thwart reaching an agreement," Hamas said.

“We warn against falling into Netanyahu’s trap and tricks, as he uses negotiations to prolong the aggression against our people”.