Israel Won’t Join Truce Talks Until Hamas Responds, Kan Says
- Hamas is believed to be weighing fresh proposal: state media
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Israel will consider joining cease-fire talks with Hamas only when the militant group responds to the latest internationally mediated proposal for a temporary truce and hostage release, state-run Kan News reported.
Citing an unidentified political official, Kan said the Israeli government is expecting an answer from the Iran-backed militant group on Wednesday evening. Under the latest terms for a pause in hostilities, Israeli forces have agreed to withdraw from parts of Gaza, according to Kan.