It is “ready to begin the second phase negotiations” of the truce with the Gaza Strip, according to two Palestinian organization officials. The Hamas talks will focus mainly on “preventing a return to the war, Israel’s military withdrawal from Gaza and “the criteria” of exchanges between the last Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. CORVERSE “We expect mediators to start the second phase,” he clarified one Hamas executive. At the same time, the deputy head of Hamas’ political arm will lead a delegation to visit Moscow today (03/02/2025), broadcast the Russian news agency RIA yesterday, Sunday, citing a source. Hamas’ political office member, Musa Abu Marzuk, and his delegation will hold negotiations at the Russian foreign ministry, the source from the delegation told the RIA. Russia has relations with all major actors in the Middle East, including Israel, Iran, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas.
Hamas declares ready to start negotiations on the second phase of truce with Israel
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