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Hamas sets terms for Israeli truce

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Hamas has publicly laid out its conditions for a ceasefire with Israel, calling for a break in fighting that has left dozens dead in recent weeks.

Ismail Haniya, the Hamas leader, on Wednesday demanded an end to Israeli raids in Palestinian territory and the re-opening of Gaza's border crossings, which have been sealed since June.

The terms mirrored proposals by Egyptian mediators, who have been trying to broker a truce that would also end rocket attacks by Palestinian fighters from Gaza into Israel.

At the centre of the arrangement would be the deployment of officers loyal to rival Fatah at Gaza's crossings.
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Al Jazeera English - News - Hamas Sets Terms For Israeli Truce
 
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Mark Regev, the spokesman, said: "We can have calm in the south if there is a total absence of rocket and missile fire from the Gaza Strip into Israel, if Hamas ceases terrorist operations against Israelis, and if there is an end to illegal smuggling of weapons and ammunition into the Gaza Strip."
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Any ceasefire must include these terms. I am uninterested in Hamas' terms if they are unwilling to abide by what Israel is asking for. This is called "negotiating" as opposed to "making demands".
 
CaptainCourtesy said:
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Any ceasefire must include these terms. I am uninterested in Hamas' terms if they are unwilling to abide by what Israel is asking for. This is called "negotiating" as opposed to "making demands".
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Of course, anyone who would just give into what Hamas' is saying immediately is a fool.

I thought it was interesting that they are now calling for a truce with Israel, though. As if this might (hopefully) mark some kind of a small turning point in the ongoing feud.
 
would Hamas be able to "simultaneously" halt splinter cell attacks on Israel?

paul.
 
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