Hamas Signals Readiness for Truce and Disarmament

A senior Hamas official has conveyed the movement's readiness to entertain a five-year truce with Israel, agreeing to disarm and transition into a political entity on the condition of Palestinian statehood recognition within the pre-1967 borders. Khalil al-Hayya representing Hamas in negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and prisoners, disclosed this stance in an interview with the AP. The proposal, however, faces skepticism regarding Israel's willingness to endorse such terms, particularly in light of recent escalations.

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