On November 27, Sami Abu Zuhri, a representative of the Hamas Islamic Movement, said the group "appreciates" Lebanon's right to reach an agreement to protect its citizens and hopes for an agreement to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
"Hamas appreciates Lebanon's and Hezbollah's right to reach an agreement to protect the Lebanese people. We hope this agreement will pave the way for reaching an agreement to end the conflict against us in Gaza," Zuhri told Reuters .
Mr. Zuhri emphasized: "We are committed to cooperating with all efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. We are interested in ending the attacks targeting our people."
A United Nations vehicle drives past destroyed buildings in Lebanon after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect. (Photo: Reuters)
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon came into effect on November 27, after both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France.
The ceasefire promises to end the cross-border conflict between Israel and Lebanon that has killed thousands since the war broke out in Gaza last year.
Meanwhile, international efforts to end the 13-month-long war between Hamas and Israel in Gaza remain stalled.
"Hamas has shown great flexibility in reaching an agreement and remains committed to that position and its desire to reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza," Zuhri said, while blaming Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the failure to reach a ceasefire agreement.
According to Reuters, Hamas wants an agreement to end the war in Gaza with the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the area, and the exchange of Israeli and foreign hostages for Palestinians held by Israel, while Netanyahu has stated that the war can only end after overthrowing Hamas.
Qatar, the mediating nation, said it told both sides that it would pause its efforts until the parties were ready to make concessions.
On November 26, after announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, US President Joe Biden said his administration was pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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