Hamas says ready to “immediately” hold round of Gaza truce talks

Hamas said Sunday it was ready to "immediately" hold a fresh round of negotiations for a truce in Gaza after recent talks appeared to hit a dead end.

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"The movement affirms its readiness to immediately begin a round of indirect negotiations to reach an agreement on the points of contention," Hamas said in a statement after mediators Qatar and Egypt said they would intensify their efforts for a truce in the war-battered Gaza Strip.

Hamas reiterated it seeks a permanent cease-fire and the complete withdrawal of “Israeli” forces from the Gaza Strip.