Report says Hama ready for a cease fire deal. But don't be fooled by the headline.

[Jit423]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/15/middle-east-latest-lebanon-israel-gaza-hamas-hezbollah?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-6737391a8f08916386e225ed#block-6737391a8f08916386e225ed

Israel will probably never agree to the terms.

"Hamas informed the mediators that it is in favour of any proposal submitted to it that would lead to a definitive ceasefire and military withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, allowing the return of displaced people, a serious deal for a prisoner exchange, the entry of humanitarian aid and reconstruction.

The latest round of talks in mid-October failed to produce a deal, with Hamas rejecting a short-term ceasefire proposal, according to Reuters. Israel has previously rejected some proposals for longer truces. Disagreements have centred on the long-term future of Hamas and Israel’s presence in Gaza.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s newly reinforced position now Trump has won the US presidency could lead to further intensification of Israel’s wars in both Gaza and Lebanon – although Trump has said he wants to swiftly end both conflicts."

[peregrinus]

1. Of course Israel won't

They want their settlers to take over Gaza and the West Bank.

[Mossfern]

2. Is there a proposal?

I don't see any in those articles.
The statement is very vague.

[atreides1]

3. Hama?

Wasn't that the name of Theoden's guard captain in the Two Towers...

[Beastly Boy]

4. Interesting that Hamas doesn't mention return of the hostages.

If this is not a sure sign that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire deal, I don’t know what is…

[sarisataka]

5. That's like Robert E Lee telling Grant

at Appomattox, "The Confederacy is open to a ceasefire, with a withdrawal of Union troops from Confederate territory and a reversal of the Emancipation proclamation."

[Sundance1220]

6. Nothing about the hostages

and they will insist on remaining in power which makes it a complete non-starter. Israel would be crazy to agree.

[Sundance1220]

7. sorry - duplicate post