Hamas accepts a UN resolution backing a plan to end the war with Israel in Gaza and is ready to negotiate details, a senior official of the Palestinian militant group said on Tuesday in what the US Secretary of State called “a hopeful sign”.
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue on Tuesday afternoon and in the next couple of days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Tel Aviv after talks with Israeli leaders. “It’s imperative that we have these plans.”
Blinken met Israeli officials on Tuesday in a push to end the eight-month-old Israeli air and ground war against Hamas that has devastated Gaza, a day after President Joe Biden’s proposal for a truce was approved by the UN Security Council.
Ahead of Blinken’s trip, Israel and Hamas both repeated hardline positions that have undermined previous mediation to end the fighting, while Israel has pressed on with assaults in central and southern Gaza, among the bloodiest of the war.
On Tuesday, however, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri, who is based outside Gaza, said it accepted the ceasefire resolution and was ready to negotiate over the details. It was up to Washington to ensure that Israel abides by it, he added.
Critically, the Gaza truce plan’s success depends on cooperation from all parties. Implementation will require ongoing dialogue and commitment. The truce plan’s framework includes monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance.
Moreover, it outlines steps for rebuilding infrastructure and supporting recovery efforts. These components are essential for long-term peace. The truce plan’s acceptance by Hamas is a crucial first step. However, sustainable peace will need continued international support. The future of the Gaza truce plan hinges on these collaborative efforts.
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