Hamas vows to uphold ceasefire deal and push for full Israeli withdrawal

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to completing all remaining terms of the ceasefire agreement, the group said in a statement following a meeting between its Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul.

The movement said its obligations include locating and returning the remaining bodies of Israeli prisoners and advancing national objectives, such as forming an independent body to govern Gaza.

Hamas also stressed the need to ensure a full Israeli withdrawal from the besieged enclave.