Former Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh waving to supporters at a rally for Hamas in the Gaza Strip. (December 15, 2007) (Getty)
Hamas issues statement on Gaza ceasefire talks
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) issued a statement Tuesday on the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks.
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The group said that it hopes for "clear and comprehensive agreement" at the conclusion of an ongoing round of indirect negotiations in the Qatari capital for a truce in Gaza.
Hamas said in a statement it had held consultations with leaders of other Palestinian factions "where it informed them of the progress made in the negotiations underway in Doha," adding that the completion of the agreement "has reached its final stages" and the movement "hoped that this round of negotiations will end with a clear and comprehensive agreement".
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