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Hamas sees ‘positive indicators’ for starting talks on second phase of hostage-ceasefire deal
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Hamas members parade an Israeli hostage before transferring him to the Red Cross, as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, February 22, 2025. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
CAIRO, Egypt — Hamas sees “positive indicators” for launching talks over the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire talks, the terror group’s spokesperson says in a statement.
Last Saturday, the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas drew to a close. Talks regarding terms of a potential second phase were supposed to have begun on February 3, but Israel has largely refused to engage in them, as phase two requires Israel to fully withdraw from Gaza and agree to a permanent end to the war in exchange for the remaining living hostages.
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