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Israel open to 'ending the fighting' as part of Gaza deal: PM office

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas that are taking place in Doha include discussions on ending the war as well as a truce and hostage deal proposal, a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.

May 18, 2025 / 17:13 IST
Israel open to 'ending the fighting' as part of Gaza deal: PM office

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated on Sunday that Israel was open to a deal to a possible agreement with Hamas that could involve ending the war in Gaza, provided certain conditions are met.

"Even at this very moment, the negotiation team in Doha is working to exhaust every possibility for a deal -- whether according to the Witkoff framework or as part of ending the fighting, which would include the release of all the hostages, the exile of Hamas terrorists, and the disarmament of the Gaza Strip," his office said in a statement.

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas that are taking place in Doha include discussions on ending the war as well as a truce and hostage deal proposal, a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.

Ending the war must include the demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip as well as the exile of Hamas militants, the statement said.

A senior Israeli official said there has been little progress in the talks so far.

(with agency inputs)
AFP
first published: May 18, 2025 04:52 pm

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