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Hamas announced on Thursday evening that it is holding consultations with Palestinian factions regarding a ceasefire proposal presented by mediators, and will announce its final decision once those discussions are concluded. In a statement, the movement said: “As part of our keenness to end the Zionist aggression against our people and ensure the free entry of aid, the movement is consulting with leaders of Palestinian forces and factions regarding the proposal it received from the fraternal mediators.” Hamas confirmed that it would deliver its final response to the mediators once the consultations are complete and would announce that officially. The group added that it is engaged in intensive discussions regarding proposals received from the mediators, aiming to reach an agreement […]