Hamas declares rejection of any deal lacking guarantees to end war on Gaza – Middle East Monitor

Hamas has affirmed that it will not agree to any ceasefire deal that does not guarantee a complete halt to the war on Gaza.

Bassem Na’eem, a senior Hamas official, told Al-Aqsa TV on Tuesday that the movement has informed mediators of its readiness to engage in a new round of negotiations, but not based on the proposal presented by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

He explained that Hamas cannot accept any agreement unless it includes a clear commitment to…