Leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas have decided to clarify their response to Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas's invitation for a ceasefire during a meeting on Saturday. On Friday, Hamas cut off its negotiations with Abbas's government and vowed to resume its attacks against Israel. Hamas leaders are currently engaged in negotiations with their counterparts, such as the Islamic Jihad group and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade. This group has claimed responsibility for suicide bombings in past years, during which hundreds of Israeli citizens were killed. Palestinian officials say that Mr. Abbas wants to meet with leaders of Palestinian militant groups regarding the cessation of violence, which he demanded earlier this week as part of the U.S.-backed roadmap for peace.
Hamas Deciding on How to Deal with Abbas - 2003-06-08
Hamas leaders are meeting to decide how to respond to Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas's call for a ceasefire. After cutting off negotiations with Abbas's government, Hamas has pledged to resume attacks against Israel. This situation is critical as it impacts ongoing peace efforts in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Hamas leaders are deciding their response to a ceasefire proposal from Mahmoud Abbas after cutting off negotiations and pledging to resume attacks on Israel.
- Hamas cut off negotiations with Abbas's government.
- Hamas is in talks with other militant groups like Islamic Jihad and Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The early 2000s were marked by intense Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with various peace initiatives being proposed and often failing.
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