Hamas has delivered its response on a US-backed cease-fire proposal to Egypt and Qatar, and one person familiar with the matter said the group wanted changes before committing to a deal.
In a joint press statement, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, both designated terror groups by the US and the European Union, said they delivered their response to senior officials from Qatar and Egypt, which have mediated efforts toward establishing a cease-fire in the eight-month conflict.
“The response prioritizes the interest of our Palestinian people, and the necessity of completely stopping the ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip,” the statement ...