Official says Hamas lying about Israeli demands in order to avoid finalizing deal

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15 January 2025, 10:53 am 14 Edit

Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel

A demonstrator raises a placard during an protest calling for action to secure the release of Israelis held hostage in Gaza, in Tel Aviv on January 14, 2025 (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

An Israeli diplomatic official accuses Hamas of making up lies to try and avoid finalizing a ceasefire-hostage release deal.

“Hamas is making false claims that Israel added new conditions to the negotiations — in order to avoid executing the agreement,” the source tells diplomatic reporters.

Both Israeli and Arab officials have indicated behind the scenes that a deal is hours or days away from being signed in Doha, but no final agreement has been announced.