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Hamas Open to Cease-Fire Talks Amid Tensions

6/29/2025

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Hamas is open to negotiations regarding the presence of Israeli soldiers in Gaza during a potential cease-fire, as revealed by an Egyptian official. They might permit Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor and accept IDF presence in uninhabited zones. However, significant tensions persist, especially over Hamas' demand for war-ending guarantees, which Israel firmly opposes.

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Hamas is open to negotiations regarding the presence of Israeli soldiers in Gaza during a potential cease-fire, as revealed by an Egyptian official. They might permit Israeli control of the Philadelphi Corridor and accept IDF presence in uninhabited zones. However, significant tensions persist, especially over Hamas' demand for war-ending guarantees, which Israel firmly opposes.