Israel, Hamas ready for truce - Reuters sources
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Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Egypt, are ready to negotiate a ceasefire and release of hostages, but have unresolved issues regarding the terms of implementation.
Two Egyptian security sources said on Sunday, that Israel and Hamas are ready to resume a ceasefire and release hostages, although differences remain over how this will be implemented. Reuters reports Reuters reports UNN.
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An Israeli official said the aid was allowed to enter Gaza to enter Gaza after Egyptian sources initially said it had been delayed.
Hopes for peace were raised on Saturday when a source said that Israel's intelligence chief spoke with the Qatari prime minister on Friday.
Hamas insists on drawing up a list of hostages who to be released unilaterally, and demands that Israeli forces to withdraw behind pre-determined lines, sources told Reuters.
While Israel has agreed to Hamas establishing the list, sources said it requires a the list, sources said it demands a time frame and that the list be reviewed before setting the time and duration of the ceasefire.
Israel refuses to withdraw its troops, the sources added.
Hamas says a full ceasefire is a prerequisite for the release of the hostages, the sources said. for the release of the hostages, the sources said.
It is important for me to make clear that the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) is determined to complete the task of destroying Hamas," Israeli Israeli military spokesman said at a press conference on Sunday
We are open to any efforts aimed at to stop Israeli aggression. This is the ground for any discussion
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately immediately responded to a request for comment.
