Ceasefire Hopes: Hamas's Stance in Gaza Conflict

Hamas has expressed its willingness to support any efforts towards a ceasefire in Gaza, amidst ongoing conflict with Israeli forces. Following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas emphasized that any ceasefire in Gaza should result in the end of hostilities and Israeli troop withdrawal.

In a crucial development in the Middle East, Hamas declared on Wednesday its readiness to engage with any initiatives aiming to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. This comes amid prolonged skirmishes with Israeli forces that have persisted for over a year.

This statement by the militant Islamist faction followed a diplomatic breakthrough in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire agreement. Hamas highlighted that any similar arrangement in Gaza must encompass the cessation of hostilities.

Additionally, Hamas stressed that the withdrawal of Israeli military presence from Gaza should be a fundamental aspect of any potential ceasefire agreement, aligning with longstanding demands from Palestinian officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)