Hamas says it is 'showing flexibility' in ceasefire negotiations

Hamas said on Monday that it is showing flexibility in talks with mediators and is awaiting the outcome of efforts from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in negotiations with Israel, Reuters reported.

The group's spokesman Abdul Latif al-Qanou: "We have softened our demands at the request of the mediators and Trump's envoy, and we await the results of the negotiations. Israel's duty is to agree to move to the second stage," according to Haaretz.

Qanou added that "the talks are based on ending the war, withdrawing, and rebuilding the Gaza Strip. We agree to the Egyptian proposal to establish a committee responsible for managing the Gaza Strip and its reconstruction."

He also said: "Israel's decision to cut off electricity and talk about resuming the fighting constitutes a threat to the hostages. They will only be released through negotiations."