Hamas wants Gaza ceasefire deal as soon as possible, senior official says

Hamas official Basem Naim speaks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul
FILE PHOTO: Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official in Gaza, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul, Turkey, October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo
Source: REUTERS

Hamas said a new round of indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire resumed in Qatar's Doha on Friday, stressing the group's seriousness in seeking to reach a deal as soon as possible, senior Hamas official Basem Naim said.

The new talks will focus on agreeing on a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces, he added.

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