Without permanent truce, Hamas prefers continued war, Palestinian source says

The source said Hamas' leaders estimate that surrendering to Israel would lead to political collapse, and do not see any viable path to a complete cease-fire even if all hostages are released. Meanwhile, Doha negotiations remain at a dead end

The leadership of Hamas is leaning toward continuing its war with Israel to avert its own collapse, a Palestinian source familiar with the negotiations in Doha told Haaretz on Saturday.

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