Hamas leader maintains willingness for Gaza truce talks as Ramadan starts

The Qatar-based Hamas politburo leader Ismail Haniyeh speaking to journalists as he welcomes the Iranian foreign minister (not in the picture), in Doha. (Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP)

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh reiterated on Sunday the group’s readiness for discussions with Israel, despite ongoing mediator efforts falling short of securing a truce for Ramadan amidst the conflict in Gaza.

During a televised address, Haniyeh attributed the lack of an agreement to Israel, emphasizing their openness to further negotiations.