Israel Hamas War: A senior Hamas leader said on Friday (November 15, 2024) that we are ready for a ceasefire with Israel. According to news agency AFP, after the ongoing heavy bombardment by Israel in Gaza, Hamas is trying to quickly agree on a ceasefire agreement. Earlier, Qatar had also bluntly asked Hamas to reach an agreement for ceasefire as soon as possible.
Hamas has expressed the group’s desire for a ceasefire agreement with Israel in Gaza. Along with this, America’s newly elected President Donald Trump has been urged to put pressure on Israel regarding the ongoing military operations in the Palestinian territory.
Called on Trump to put pressure on Israeli government
“Hamas will agree to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if the proposal is presented and on the condition that the Israeli side respects the proposal,” said Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas’ political bureau based in Doha, the Qatari capital. Is ready.” Bassem Naim said, “We also call on the US administration and Donald Trump to put pressure on the Israeli government to end the aggression.”
What did Qatar say?
Naeem’s statement comes a few days after Qatar announced that it was temporarily suspending its role as a mediator for a ceasefire. Unless both Hamas and Israel show willingness and seriousness to end the conflict. In Doha, Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Al Ansari said in a statement, “Qatar will resume those efforts when both sides show their willingness and seriousness.”
Israel was attacked on October 7 last year
The Gaza war began on October 7 last year with coordinated attacks by Hamas on Israel. According to the Israeli government, 1,206 people were killed in these attacks, most of whom were Israeli civilians. In addition, the militants kidnapped 251 hostages, 97 of whom are still held in Gaza. According to the Israeli army, out of these 97 hostages, 34 have died. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) retaliatory operation has killed 43,764 people, most of whom are civilians, in Hamas-run Gaza.
