Hamas wants amendments to U.S-backed Gaza truce proposal
發佈日期: 2025-06-01 20:01
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Palestinian group Hamas said it wanted amendments to a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza.
Their request was rejected by Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy to the Middle East.
Hamas is ready to release some hostages but wants a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israel troops from Gaza.
Meanwhile, efforts to ensure Palestinians in Gaza receive much-needed aid continue tonight.
World Food Programme workers drive through Khan Younis in southern Gaza, telling people that the flour is for all people and to just take one bag each.
The situation inside Gaza is becoming more desperate with reports of aid trucks being stopped by armed groups or being overwhelmed by people desperate to feed their families.
These Palestinians are returning from an aid station run by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Khan Younis, which aims to control food distribution to prevent theft or looting. Some did not return.
Officials say at least 21 people were killed and dozens wounded after they were fired on by Israeli forces about a kilometre from the aid site.
The foundation said in a statement that it delivered aid "without incident." With the United Nations fearing imminent famine, the people of Gaza are aching for some relief.
Hamas said they are positive about a framework for a ceasefire deal proposed by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, but want some ammendments.
Israel has reportedly signed off on a 60-day truce in which Hamas will release 10 living and 18 dead hostages in exchange for the freedom of around 1,200 Palestinians held by Israel.
However, the group wants amendments to ensure a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
Hamas' senior official Basem Naim denies rejecting Witkoff's proposal but said Israel's response was not aligned with what had previously been agreed.
In Catania, Italy, human rights activists are preparing to sail to Gaza on a vessel carrying food and medicine. Their last attempt was foiled by a drone attack off Malta.
"We have our ship, the sailing boat Madleen, which will carry 12 activists to Gaza," said activist Yasemin Acar. "But most importantly, we are carrying humanitarian aid, which is medicine. We have crutches, we have food, we have baby formula because all of these are not allowed into Gaza."
