Factional Strife Within Hamas Alleged
In the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, Hamas is currently engaged in consultations regarding ceasefire proposals from international mediators, according to reports. This process indicates a period of internal discussion within the group, but there are no clear signs of factional division or dissent within Hamas.
The group has acknowledged serious talks on the ceasefire proposals and claims to be acting with a high sense of responsibility in these consultations. Ongoing indirect negotiations with Israel have been taking place, but a final ceasefire agreement has yet to be reached.
Media sources mention a potential ceasefire deal involving hostage releases, with Hamas reportedly agreeing to release hostages on multiple occasions during the ceasefire period. Israeli officials and others are awaiting a positive response from Hamas to initiate the ceasefire.
A person close to Hamas told Reuters that the group seeks guarantees for the ceasefire to end the war. Insiders say Hamas wants clear guarantees that the latest US ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip will indeed end the conflict. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and according to reports, Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas, which could lead to the release of hostages.
Hardline factions within Hamas have reportedly reluctantly accepted the necessity of a ceasefire, aiming to give Hamas the opportunity to reorganize and plan a new strategy. The political leadership of Hamas outside the Gaza Strip, mainly based in Qatar and Istanbul, prefers a ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit Washington next week, and a high-ranking Israeli official has stated that the likelihood of starting proximity talks in the next few days is high. Hamas is currently consulting with other Palestinian factions about a proposed ceasefire with Israel. Negotiators are awaiting the Hamas' response to a proposal for a ceasefire.
Despite reports suggesting a division within Hamas over the ceasefire proposals, there is no mention in recent news or from reliable sources such as The Guardian or major Israeli and Palestinian outlets that Hamas is experiencing internal divisions specifically over the ceasefire proposals.
The international mediator's proposal for a ceasefire is on the table, and if agreed upon, the ceasefire could potentially lead to the release of hostages and pave the way for new negotiations with Israel. The proposed ceasefire is for a duration of 60 days.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft resolution regarding the proposed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as politics around the conflict continue to unfold in the general news. The discussions within Hamas, aiming for guarantees on the ceasefire, hint at a complex interplay of internal politics.
