US reports on Gaza cease-fire too optimistic, Hamas informs Türkiye

Hamas officials have informed Turkish representatives that recent U.S. reports on cease-fire negotiations in Gaza are overly optimistic, Türkiye-based outlet T24’s Metin Kaan Kurtulus reported Monday.

According to Foreign Ministry sources, Hamas contends that the actual situation is much more grim than portrayed by American officials.

The current Israeli demands in the cease-fire talks reportedly diverge from the U.N. Security Council resolution of June 10 and the conditions Hamas agreed to on July 2.

Key Israeli demands include recognition of Israel’s control over the Philadelphia Corridor, Israeli management of checkpoints in the Netzarim Corridor, veto power over the release of 100 out of 300 Palestinian prisoners, and the expulsion of 200 individuals from Gaza and Ramallah.

Israel does not respond to mediation proposals

Hamas claims that Israel has not responded to mediation proposals and believes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strategy is to prolong military operations.

While U.S. officials remain hopeful for an agreement, Hamas has rejected new negotiations, calling instead for a plan based on previous discussions.

Negotiations are set to continue this week in Cairo amid ongoing concerns about regional stability.