[News] Hamas agrees to mediators' proposed deal with 'Israel'

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Hamas agrees to mediators' proposed deal with 'Israel'
Al Mayadeen English
May 6, 2024
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Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh informs mediators that the movement agrees to a
recent truce proposal.
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   - A Palestinian Resistance fighter from the al-Qassam Brigades holds a
   rifle seized from Israeli occupation forces during an arms show for the
   group at the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Palestine, on June
   30, 2023. *(AP)*

The Islamic Resistance Movement - Hamas informed mediators that it has
agreed to a proposed prisoner exchange and ceasefire deal with the Israeli
occupation, the movement's Media Office announced on Monday.

This was confirmed by a senior Palestinian Resistance official who told *Al
Mayadeen*, "The mediators and Hamas reached a new, tight formula that would
lead to a ceasefire, thus overcoming this dilemma."

"Hamas was extremely flexible in reaching an agreement, and the ball is now
in Israel’s court," the source explained.

In its statement, the Resistance faction announced that the head of Hamas'
Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, held a phone call with the Qatari Prime
Minister, Mohammad bin Rahman al-Thani, and the Director of Egyptian
Intelligence Minister Abbas Kamel, informing that the movement has agreed
to "their proposal for a ceasefire."

"Israel" is yet to agree to the latest proposal.
Hamas' talks with mediators lead to 'tight formula'

The move comes against the backdrop of a 213-day-long Israeli genocidal war
on the Gaza Strip that the Palestinian Resistance has valiantly confronted.

Most recently, Hamas had sent a negotiating team to Cairo, Egypt, for talks
on a proposed deal that would see a three-stage prisoner exchange process
and promises talks for a permanent ceasefire.

Hamas reiterated during the duration of the meeting that it would not
accept a deal that does not include a written clause for a ceasefire
between the two sides. Talks were ongoing non-stop from Saturday to Sunday
between Hamas and the mediators, however, the Israeli regime did not send
its delegation to Egypt.

As Hamas announced its approval and "Israel's" invasion of Rafah is
imminent, the development marks a new stage for the war on Gaza and puts
immense pressure on the occupation to stop its aggression, throwing the
ball in its court.

At a previous time, a Palestinian source told *Al Mayadeen* that
Israeli-issued threats regarding the invasion of Rafah would not pressure
Hamas during negotiations.

Hamas confirmed in another statement earlier that the invasion of Rafah
would not be a "picnic" for Israeli occupation forces, stressing that the
Resistance is at high readiness and will defend the Palestinian people and
thwart Israeli plots.
Mediators reformulate proposal based on Hamas' demands: Expert

Hani al-Dali, an expert in Palestinian Resistance Affairs, told *Al
Mayadeen*, citing an unnamed leader in the Palestinian Resistance, that
after talks with Hamas, mediators agreed on the complete withdrawal of
Israeli occupation forces from the Gaza Strip over two stages.

The new deal allows displaced Palestinians to return to their homes and
dictates the complete cessation of hostilities.

"Our information confirms that Hamas completely agreed to the modified
proposal," al-Dali said.
Israeli captives' families put the pressure on Israeli government

On the other hand, Israeli media outlets reported on the matter, citing a
senior official, that the announcement appears to be a ruse to cast
"Israel" as the side refusing a deal.

The senior official said that the proposal includes "far-reaching"
conclusions that "Israel" does not agree to, adding that the Israeli
negotiating team received Hamas’ response a short while ago.

The proposal is under in-depth study, and a due comment on it will be
issued later, the official explained.

As a result of this news, the families of Israeli captives blocked the
Ayalon and Begin roads in Tel Aviv and called on the government not to
waste time and agree to the deal.
US to welcome any ceasefire agreement

*Al Mayadeen*'s correspondent in Washington said that any move leading to a
ceasefire in Gaza would be welcomed by the United States. He revealed that
at the moment, discussions are being held behind closed doors in the White
House, between US President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah II.

Our correspondent said that the meeting would definitely involve the latest
developments on the mediated deal.

Furthermore, *Al Mayadeen*'s correspondent mentioned a delay in the
scheduled press briefing by Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the
Department of State, by 30 minutes. This delay was attributed to Hamas'
announcement, prompting the Department to formulate its stance on the
development.
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