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Hamas Open to Weapons 'Freeze' in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

Breaking: Hamas is open to a weapons 'freeze' in Gaza ceasefire talks, proposing a truce lasting 5-10 years linked to Palestinian statehood negotiations.

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Hamas Open to Weapons 'Freeze' in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
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#BREAKING | Hamas Open to Weapons "Freeze" in Gaza Ceasefire Talk

Hamas senior official Bassem Naim announced on Sunday that the militia is willing to discuss a "freeze or storage" of its weapons arsenal as part of advancing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire negotiations with Israel into a second phase. In an interview with the Associated Press, Naim proposed a truce lasting between five to ten years, which would be linked to negotiations regarding Palestinian statehood. He also emphasized Hamas"s "right to resist."

This development comes amid ongoing discussions aimed at establishing a more lasting peace in the region. The potential for a weapons freeze could play a significant role in shaping the future of the ceasefire talks.

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