JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is willing to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, but only if Hamas surrenders its weapons and military authority.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel is open to negotiating a permanent ceasefire in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce, contingent on the territory's demilitarization. Negotiations began in Doha,

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu signalled that Israel's war against Hamas is far from over, asserting that even a temporary ceasefire will not deter his government from pursuing its ultimate goal: the complete dismantling of Hamas's military.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will enter negotiations for a permanent ceasefire during the truce.