Hamas Urges Mediators to Honor Previous Ceasefire Agreements

Hamas has called on mediators to implement prior agreements for a Gaza ceasefire instead of engaging in new negotiations. This comes after leaders of the US, Egypt, and Qatar urged both Hamas and Israel to meet on Aug. 15 for talks. Israel launched its offensive on Gaza on Oct. 7, leading to significant casualties.

Hamas has urged mediators to honor previous ceasefire agreements instead of embarking on new negotiations, the militant group announced on Sunday.

Leaders from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar had recently called for Israel and Hamas to meet on Aug. 15 in either Cairo or Doha to finalize a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal. Although Israel agreed to send negotiators, Hamas has signaled reluctance to participate.

'The movement calls on mediators to implement what was agreed upon on July 2, 2024, based on Biden's vision and the UN Security Council resolution,' Hamas said. Israel began its offensive in Gaza on Oct. 7, after a Hamas attack resulted in significant casualties and hostages.

(With inputs from agencies.)