Hamas official: We stand firm on demands to end Gaza assault

A senior Hamas official, Taher al-Nounou, announced Wednesday that the movement has presented a new offer as part of the ongoing negotiations in Doha, expressing Hamas’ willingness to cooperate with mediators and engage flexibly.

Al-Nounou said that Hamas agreed to release 10 of the captives held in Gaza, on the condition that humanitarian aid is allowed to flow fully and consistently into the territory, and that 'Israeli' aggression comes to a complete halt.

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He noted that the current round of talks is facing significant challenges but emphasized that Hamas remains firm on its core demands for any final agreement.

Al-Nounou reiterated that these demands include the full withdrawal of 'Israeli' forces from all areas of the Gaza Strip and a comprehensive, lasting ceasefire.

He also stressed the need for international guarantees to ensure the implementation of any potential deal, adding, “The United States holds the real leverage over Tel Aviv to end the war, if it has the political will to do so.”

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