Hamas has announced it will not participate in the proposed cease-fire talks for Gaza, demanding that any new negotiations must be based on previously agreed proposals.
This decision comes as President Biden expresses optimism that a cease-fire agreement is still within reach, despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The U.S., along with Egypt and Qatar, had been working towards brokering a new round of talks aimed at ending the hostilities. However, Hamas's refusal to engage in the upcoming discussions without a pre-agreed plan casts doubt on the potential for an imminent resolution.
The situation remains tense as international efforts to mediate continue.
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