Hamas accepts UN ceasefire resolution, ready to negotiate over details, says senior official

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said they accept the UN security council ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli troops, and swap of hostages for detainees held by Israel.

Members of the U.N. Security Council vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution backing a proposal outlined by U.S.President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2024. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith/File Photo

Cairo: Hamas accepts a UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and is ready to negotiate over the details, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters on Tuesday, adding that it was up to Washington to ensure that Israel abides by it.

Hamas accepts the UN security council resolution in regard to the ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli troops and swap of hostages for detainees held by Israel, he said.

“The U.S. administration is facing a real test to carry out its commitments in compelling the occupation to immediately end the war in an implementation of the UN Security Council resolution,” Abu Zuhri said.

(Reporting by Nidal Al MughrabiWriting by Tala RamadanEditing by Peter Graff)

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