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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Hamas Rejects Israel’s Terms, Emphasizes Justice as Core to Any Ceasefire

Hamas has rejected the terms proposed by Israel, asserting that justice must be the foundation for any ceasefire agreement. The group maintains that without addressing underlying issues of justice, no sustainable resolution can be achieved. This position highlights the resistance movement’s broader stance toward the ongoing conflict.

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT – OCTOBER 13: (—-EDITORIAL USE ONLY – MANDATORY CREDIT – ‘TURKISH PRESIDENCY / MUSTAFA KAMACI / HANDOUT’ – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS—-) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and US President Donald Trump (R-2), Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (L-2) and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) attend the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on October 13, 2025. ( Tur Presidency/Mustafa Kamaci – Anadolu Agency )

Hamas has firmly rejected the terms of a proposed ceasefire presented by Israel, asserting that only justice can lay the groundwork for a viable and lasting cessation of hostilities. The resistance movement underscored that its stance is rooted in a principled position: a ceasefire that ignores justice is neither sustainable nor legitimate. The announcement marks a continuation of Hamas’s established approach, which places justice at the center of any negotiations or political developments concerning the conflict.

From its side, Hamas emphasized that its decision is not based on tactical calculations alone but reflects a long-standing conviction that peace without justice is void of meaning. The movement reiterated that any agreement lacking a comprehensive and just foundation fails to address the root causes of the ongoing struggle, and therefore, cannot be accepted.

Meanwhile, resistance sources close to the political front insist the terms offered by Israel do not sufficiently recognize or rectify the hardships endured over time. They argue such proposals sidestep the deeper issues and present solutions that serve temporary relief rather than long-term resolution. According to these sources, justice is not a negotiable condition but a prerequisite for any genuine move toward ceasefire or reconciliation.

In addition, the rejection reflects a broader sentiment among resistance factions who have long viewed any political arrangement that does not include justice as one that legitimizes ongoing oppression and violation of rights. Hamas’s current position, therefore, signals continuity in its policy and resistance identity, standing in opposition to terms that it considers unjust or imbalanced.

The phrase “justice alone can be the basis for a ceasefire” encapsulates the group’s declared principles and aims. It also resonates strongly with numerous voices within the broader resistance framework, who argue that any process aiming to halt fighting while overlooking justice merely postpones inevitable failure. According to movement figures, real peace—and by extension, real ceasefire—can emerge only when justice is placed before all else.

This rejection is consistent with prior refusals by Hamas to engage in agreements that, in its view, mask core issues under the guise of temporary calm. The movement continues to insist that justice includes, but is not limited to, the recognition of historical rights, equitable conditions, and accountability for actions it deems violations. These are seen as essential benchmarks for any future progress.

From its perspective on the ground, Hamas maintains that the path to enduring peace must traverse the field of justice, not bypass it. Therefore, the current stance remains firm and grounded in clearly articulated principles. Until proposals reflect those values, the movement’s opposition to Israel’s terms stands unwavering.

12 Dec, 12:16

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