In a move towards potential talks, Hamas expressed willingness to consider a ceasefire agreement, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of allowing an Islamist group in post-war Gaza. The development comes ahead of expected negotiations on a Washington-backed proposal aimed at ending violence in the region.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/02/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-07-02-2025/77bbed34-571b-11f0-b45b-dc9aeb848c03_story.html