Hamas Drops Cease-Fire Objections as Talks Set to Continue
- Person familiar says Hamas has agreed to US-backed proposal
- Israel is demanding more changes, according to the person
Residents in east Khan Yunis flee in Gaza on July 2.
Photographer: Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty ImagesHamas has dropped its objections over a US-backed cease-fire proposal to halt the Gaza conflict with Israel, a person familiar with the matter said, the clearest sign yet that a truce is possible after months of fruitless negotiations.
The person, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations, said that Israel had come back with fresh changes in the latest round of indirect talks, suggesting that tough negotiations still remain. Discussions will continue next week, Israel said.