GAZA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Hamas on Wednesday said it remains positively engaged with ongoing mediation efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
In a press statement, Hamas said it is committed to cooperating with mediators and responding constructively to any serious proposals that could lead to a comprehensive agreement to halt what it describes as "aggression and a war of extermination" against the Palestinian people.
Hamas stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid, the launch of reconstruction, and the conclusion of a prisoner exchange deal.
Hamas also held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for the delay in reaching an agreement, accusing him of "obstruction and procrastination" to serve "personal political goals" and "promote the illusion of total victory" through military means.
The remarks came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said "significant progress" had been made on a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, according to Israeli public radio Kan, which did not provide additional details. ■
