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Hamas has strongly denied a Sky News report claiming it set conditions for a Gaza ceasefire, calling it "baseless." The group accused Israel of sabotaging negotiations by imposing impossible terms. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a truce could be reached soon. The conflicting claims highlight ongoing tensions in stalled ceasefire talks.

Key Points: Hamas Denies Report on Gaza Ceasefire Conditions Amid Sky News Claims

  • Hamas dismisses Sky News report as false propaganda
  • Accuses Netanyahu of derailing prisoner exchange talks
  • Trump hints at potential ceasefire deal within days
  • Sky News cited Hamas demands on Gaza’s future governance
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Hamas denies report of setting conditions for accepting Gaza ceasefire

Hamas rejects Sky News report on ceasefire demands as "baseless," accusing Israel of sabotaging negotiations while Trump hints at a possible truce.

"We reject it completely and in its entirety. It aims to divert attention from war crimes. – Hamas"

Gaza, June 29

Hamas on Sunday denied a report claiming it had set conditions for accepting a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas said in a press statement that the report by Sky News Arabia alleging that Hamas had set conditions for accepting a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is "baseless and full of lies."

"We reject it completely and in its entirety. It aims to divert attention from war crimes and cheap incitement against Hamas and the Palestinian resistance, and to distort its established and declared positions," Hamas said.

Sky News Arabia on Saturday quoted a Palestinian source as saying that Hamas is demanding its political bureau not be harmed and that its assets not be confiscated, withheld, or restricted abroad. The same source alleged Hamas was insisting on having representatives in Gaza's future administration and in the security apparatus, either affiliated with or close to the movement, Xinhua news agency reported.

Meanwhile, senior Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi on Sunday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "setting impossible conditions aimed at thwarting any exchange agreement and refusing to abide by what he previously agreed to."

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that there could be a Gaza ceasefire agreement within the next week.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why is there so much misinformation being spread? Media should verify facts before publishing. This reminds me of fake news problems we face in India too. #JournalismMatters
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Aman W
Hamas keeps changing their stance every other day! How can anyone trust them for peace talks? Israel should be careful before agreeing to anything.
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Sarah B
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is heartbreaking. India should increase medical aid to Palestine like we did during COVID. Our foreign policy should reflect our ancient values of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
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Vikram M
Both sides are playing blame game while people suffer. Reminds me of our own border tensions with neighbors. Hope they find a solution soon 🙏
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Nisha Z
The article seems one-sided. Where is Hamas's actual statement? Media should present both perspectives fairly. We see this bias in Indian media too sometimes.
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David E
Interesting how Trump's prediction of ceasefire within a week contrasts with the reality on ground. World leaders should be more careful with their statements on sensitive issues.

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