Hamas, PIJ reaffirm stance on ceasefire conditions amid Blinken's bias
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The proposed ceasefire plan involves a three-phase approach which includes the release of captives and negotiations toward ending the hostilities—an agreement to which "Israel" has reportedly agreed.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken walks to board his airplane in Brussels, Belgium, on November 29, 2023. (AP)
Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have reaffirmed their conditions for accepting any ceasefire proposal that would comprise a permanent end to the war along with a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the region.
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri expressed discontent with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent comments regarding the Gaza ceasefire. Zuhri labeled Blinken's remarks as "biased to Israel," noting that such a stance poses a significant obstacle to achieving a ceasefire agreement.
Meanwhile, Blinken, who embarked on a trip to the Middle East, urged regional leaders to exert pressure on Hamas to accept a one-sided ceasefire proposal. Hamas's refusal to accept the proposal stands as the primary impediment to progress, the US diplomat claimed.
The proposed ceasefire plan involves a three-phase approach which includes the release of captives and negotiations toward ending the hostilities—an agreement to which "Israel" has reportedly agreed.
"Blinken's speech during his visit to Egypt is an example of bias to Israel and it offers an American cover to the holocaust conducted by the occupation in Gaza," Abu Zuhri said.
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Since the start of the genocide in Gaza, the US has shown the strongest commitment to defending its client's actions in the international arena.
Ahead of the upcoming elections in the US, President Joe Biden is ramping up efforts to secure more votes before casting his ballot.
On May 31, he announced a three-phase ceasefire proposal that includes a roadmap aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and releasing the remaining captives.
Hamas initially welcomed the proposal but later backtracked on its remarks after "Israel" insisted that the deal include a complete elimination of the Palestinian Resistance.
Meanwhile, "Israel" is facing tougher challenges as its forces continue to struggle on the frontlines.
On Sunday, Israeli War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz and Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot announced their resignation.
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