Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Hamas Fears Israeli Withdrawal From Ceasefire Deal After Prisoner Swap, Source Says

17:04, 8 April 2024

GAZA (Sputnik) - Hamas fears that Israel will withdraw from a ceasefire deal after an exchange of hostages and prisoners is complete, a source close the the Palestinian movement told Sputnik on Monday.

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The Hamas delegation that took part in another round of ceasefire talks in Cairo is returning to Qatar for consultations with the movement’s leadership, according to the source.

"Hamas fears Israeli withdrawal from ceasefire after hostage and prisoner exchange," the source said.

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The goal of Hamas is to agree on a "clear and unambiguous agreement."

"The occupation [Israel] proposes to withdraw [its military units from the Gaza Strip] in five phases, each separated by 20 days. This is totally unacceptable," the source added.