Hamas has doubled down on its conditions for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal, reiterating its demands during the emergency summit of the Organization of Islamic States and the Arab League on November 10.
The militant group stated it would “deal positively” with any proposals that include a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the safe return of displaced Gazans to their homes, an increase in humanitarian aid, and full-scale reconstruction of the Gaza region.
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Hamas also urged Arab leaders at the summit to establish an international Arab-Islamic alliance aimed at pressuring Israel and its allies to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israel’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Gideon Saar expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a Palestinian state emerging from the current conflict, sparked by Hamas’s October 7 attack. Saar dismissed the idea as unrealistic, stating that a Palestinian state would essentially be a “Hamas state,” reflecting Israel’s stance against negotiating with the group.
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Qatar, a key mediator in the ceasefire negotiations, acknowledged on November 9 that it had “stalled” its efforts due to frustration with both sides’ unwillingness to make concessions, signaling a deadlock in the ongoing talks.
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