Summary
Khaled Meshaal, a Hamas leader, says the group will try to reduce future attacks on Israel but will not give up its weapons. Hamas claims the ceasefire has been broken many times by Israel. Discussions are ongoing about the future political authority in Gaza, and there are concerns about the ceasefire's future.
Key Facts
- Khaled Meshaal is a top leader in Hamas, the group that controls Gaza.
- Meshaal stated Hamas would not disarm, as it would weaken the group.
- The ceasefire deal, brokered by the US, began in October 2023.
- Hamas alleges that Israel has breached the ceasefire over 700 times.
- Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will not join the US "board of peace" for Gaza.
- Many Palestinian prisoners released as part of the ceasefire show signs of mistreatment.
- Meshaal emphasized increasing aid to Gaza before moving to the next ceasefire phase.
- Talks are ongoing in Washington, DC, between Israeli and US officials on the ceasefire.
