Israel sets new conditions, delays ceasefire deal, Hamas says-Xinhua

Israel sets new conditions, delays ceasefire deal, Hamas says

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2024-12-25 21:05:15

Smoke billows following Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, as seen from Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip, on Dec. 22, 2024. (Photo by Gil Cohen M/Xinhua)

GAZA, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- Israel has set new conditions related to its withdrawal from Gaza, a ceasefire, a prisoner-hostage exchange, and the return of the displaced Palestinians, which has delayed reaching an agreement that was available, Hamas said Wednesday.

The ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations are proceeding in Doha with Qatari and Egyptian mediation in a serious manner, Hamas said in a statement, adding that the movement has shown responsibility and flexibility.

Israeli and Palestinian media reported that efforts led by Qatari, Egyptian, and U.S. mediators have shown progress, though a breakthrough remains elusive.

Israel has been conducting a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to retaliate against a Hamas rampage through the southern Israeli border on Oct. 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and about 250 taken hostage.

The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 45,361, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Wednesday.  

People wait to receive food relief at a food distribution center in the city of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 20, 2024.  (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)■

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