Hamas militants have expressed disappointment over Israel's rejection of a ceasefire plan proposed by mediators during negotiations in Cairo, stating that it has set back hostage release discussions to square one. In a statement released in English on Friday, the Palestinian militant group indicated that it had agreed to the plan in a responsible manner, aiming to achieve a permanent ceasefire.
Hamas highlighted its willingness to be flexible by accepting the terms of the deal, which included the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the repatriation of displaced civilians, and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners as part of the permanent ceasefire agreement.
