Hamas is keen on reaching comprehensive ceasefire, leader says

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Hamas is keen on reaching comprehensive ceasefire, leader says

A truck carrying humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip waits as another truck exits a gate, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at Erez Crossing in southern Israel, May 5, 2024. — Reuters pic

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Sunday, 05 May 2024 9:30 PM MYT

CAIRO, May 5 — Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said today that the Palestinian militant group was keen on reaching a comprehensive ceasefire that will end Israeli “aggression”, guarantee Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, and achieve a serious hostage-swap deal.

Haniyeh, in his statement, also blamed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for “the continuation of the aggression and the expansion of the circle of conflict, and sabotaging the efforts made through the mediators and various parties.” — Reuters