Gaza city: The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has officially approved a truce proposal put forward by Qatar and Egypt, aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Israel. The announcement was made through a brief statement released on Monday, as reported by Al Jazeera.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the recent proposal comes after extensive negotiations between Hamas, Egyptian, and Qatari officials in Cairo. This proposal is reported to be nearly identical to a previous one put forward by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, which had already been accepted by Israel. Despite previous ceasefire proposals and discussions regarding the release of captives, Israel has continued its military operations, now expanding efforts to take control of Gaza City.

A significant challenge in the negotiations has been the duration of the ceasefire. While Hamas is advocating for a permanent end to the conflict, Israel is seeking a temporary truce that would enable the resumption of its military activities.

Taher al-Nounou, a senior Hamas official, emphasized the group’s commitment to the ongoing negotiations and its flexibility in pursuing national interests to end the conflict. He described the new proposal as a ‘middle ground’ compared to previous positions held by both Hamas and Israel. Al-Nounou stated that discussions for a comprehensive agreement and prisoner exchange would commence on the first day of any potential ceasefire.

He reiterated Hamas’s commitment to ending the war, despite what he described as Israel’s disregard for negotiations. Al-Nounou called upon mediators to exert pressure on Israel to accept the deal, noting that Hamas has not received any conditions from the Israeli side. He further mentioned that the proposal includes American guarantees but does not address the issue of the Resistance’s weapons.

In parallel, Islamic Jihad spokesperson Muhammad al-Haj Musa confirmed that the group had also agreed to the proposal, emphasizing the protection of the Palestinian people. Musa highlighted that while the Resistance remains firm on certain principles, their flexibility in negotiations should not be perceived as a sign of weakness.