November 15, 2024 11:46 GMT
ISRAEL: Hamas 'Ready For Ceasefire', 'Waiting For Trump To Pressure Israel'
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Saudi-based Arab News posts on X: "Hamas says they are ready for a ceasefire and we are waiting for Trump to pressure Israel". These comments come a day after Hamas official Dr Basem Naim told Sky News that "Hamas says it is ready to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal "immediately" but claims it has not had any "serious proposals" from Israel in months,"
- There have been few recent signals to suggest that a Gaza ceasefire is in the offing. Indeed, Qatar's decision last week to suspend its role as mediator between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of proposals on both sides, would appear to bode poorly for the chances of a swift resolution that sees a ceasefire-for-hostages deal implemented.
- While filmed months ago in March, a clip has regained prominenceshowing US President-Elect Donald Trump's preferred pick for Secretary of State, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) calling for the destruction of Hamas. Ambushed by pro-Palestinian activists Rubio, when asked to call for a ceasefire says “No, I will not. On the contrary … I want [Israel] to destroy every element of Hamas they can get their hands on." It remains to be seen whether this stance remains in place come Rubio's likely confirmation once Trump moves back into the White House in January.
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