A diplomatic source told CNN the Hamas response “contained amendments to the Israeli proposal, including a timeline for a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.”
A senior US administration official told CNN that “the goalposts are moving,” in Hamas’ response, and the group “is now pressing for even greater specificity than it did before.”
Did they think no questions would be asked or details were needed?
…the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip.
Why should that be a problem? Isn’t it a fair request to have the invading army leave their land for the purpose of a cease-fire? Was there an intention to have a ceasefire all the while IDF soldiers point guns at Palestinians?
For formal peace absolutely. For a ceasefire to allow hostages to be released and prisoners returned, a full withdrawal doesn’t make sense.
Why does everyone think Hamas is fucking stupid? Israel violates agreements with Palestine constantly, their increased illegal settlements on Palestinian land is what motovated the current conflict. If Israel and the U.S. are unwilling to provide something as simple as a timeline, I don’t think Hamas is the one negotiating in bad faith.
When you request things that were previously rejected it’s not a good thing, All is not lost.
