Hamas Says It Has Given A ‘Positive’ Response To The Latest Ceasefire Proposal In Gaza

Israeli troops deploy at the border with the Gaza Strip on July 1, 2025, as the war between the Palestinian Hamas militant and Israel continues. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but says further talks are needed on implementation. It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war, now nearly 21 months old. In a statement issued late Friday, Hamas said it has “delivered the response to the mediators, which was positive.”