According to a report by Times of Israel, Hamas has demanded that China, Russia, and Turkey serve as guarantors for any agreement it reaches with Israel, according to Kan public broadcaster.
This demand, which was rejected by both the US and Israel, is part of a series of changes made by Hamas to the proposal put forward by Israel last month and publicized by US President Joe Biden.
The demand for international guarantors is one of several amendments made by Hamas to the original proposal. Another significant change includes an updated timeline for the permanent ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, including from Rafah and the Philadelphi corridor along the Egypt-Gaza border, according to an official from one of the mediating countries who requested anonymity.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken earlier stated that some of the changes Hamas demanded were impractical and would not be accepted. The US and Israel have maintained a firm stance against Hamas's demands, which have been seen as a significant obstacle to reaching a lasting ceasefire.
The ongoing negotiations have been marked by intense diplomatic efforts to broker a deal that would bring an end to the violence in Gaza. The situation remains precarious, with both sides continuing to exchange fire and the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorating rapidly.
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