A message from Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem responded positively to President Donald Trump's statement confirming Hamas's full commitment to a ceasefire. Qassem characterized the U.S. president's remarks as a 'positive position.' The statement comes after Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. is 'very close' to peace across the Middle East and that Hamas has been behaving 'quite nicely,' according to earlier reports.
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem issued a statement Thursday evening reacting to President Donald Trump's recent remarks on the ceasefire process. Qassem described Trump's declaration regarding Hamas's full commitment to a ceasefire as a 'positive position.'
The statement comes a day after Trump told reporters Wednesday that the U.S. is 'very close' to peace across the Middle East, adding that Hamas has been behaving 'quite nicely,' as The Zioneer previously reported. Trump's comments marked a notable shift in tone from the administration's earlier pressure on Hamas.
Hamas's reaction aligns with ongoing indirect negotiations in Cairo, where the group has reported 'real and significant progress' on Phase 2 of the U.S.-presented roadmap, according to earlier reports from Hamas officials. The positive framing from Qassem suggests the group sees diplomatic utility in maintaining public alignment with Trump's optimistic messaging, even as core disagreements over full Israeli withdrawal and a permanent ceasefire remain unresolved.
The Qassem statement itself contains no new operational or diplomatic details, and no Israeli or U.S. official has yet responded to his characterization. The development adds a layer of public positioning to the already complex ceasefire talks but does not indicate a breakthrough on substantive terms.
2 developments
- DevelopingTrump administration demands Israel agree to permanent ceasefire with Hezbollah
- StrongTrump: US committed to peace, calls on all sides in the Middle East to move negotiations forward
- DevelopingTrump: We are very close to peace across the Middle East, Hamas behaving 'quite nicely'
- DevelopingLebanon's parliament speaker tells Trump: Hezbollah committed to ceasefire if Israel complies fully
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