Hamas ‘moving goalposts’ in hostage talks, US says – as ‘they want full-scale regional war’

The US has accused Hamas of “moving the goalposts” in hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations.

In a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the militant group had made demands which Israel “moved some way to meeting” before they were changed.

“It certainly does seem like Hamas is more interested in a full-scale regional war,” he said, adding that it had declined a “very significant proposal” that had been tabled.

Mr Miller said Washington would continue pushing for an agreement because it was in the interests of Israel, the US and the wider Middle East.

“It takes two to make an agreement, and right now Hamas has signalled that they don’t want an agreement,” he said, saying the ball was “in their court”.

Source » sky.com