Hamas says refuses to ‘back down’ on Gaza ceasefire demands

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A boy clears rubble from atop a heavily damaged vehicle outside a destroyed building in Rafah in Gaza on Apr. 5, 2024. (AFP)
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  • “We will not back down from this position,” a statement said

CAIRO: Palestinian movement Hamas refused to “back down” on Saturday from its demands for a Gaza ceasefire, but agreed to send a delegation for renewed talks in Cairo over the weekend.
“Hamas confirms its adherence to the position it presented on March 14 ... and we will not back down from this position,” a statement said, referring to the group’s demands that include a complete ceasefire in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian territory.

Topics: War on Gaza Hamas Ceasefire Cairo