As Israel refuses, Hamas emphasises need for a permanent ceasefire following talks in Cairo

The Palestinian group has discussed the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in the Egyptian capital. Here is a translated summary of their statements according to a Al-Jazeera translation:

• The movement’s negotiating delegation left Cairo after meeting with mediators from Egypt and Qatar and reviewing the outcomes of the latest round of negotiations.
• The delegation demanded that Israel adhere to the agreements made on July 2, as outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden and a UN Security Council resolution.
• Hamas confirmed its readiness to implement the agreements to serve Palestinian interests and end the aggression against them.
• In Cairo, Hamas emphasized that any agreement must include a permanent ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
• Additionally, Hamas stressed the need for any agreement to address the freedom of return for Gaza residents, relief and reconstruction, and a deal for exchanging prisoners.