Hamas Says Ready to Advance Gaza Ceasefire Roadmap

Hamas said September 24 it was ready to move forward with a Board of Peace ceasefire roadmap for Gaza, putting focus on whether talks can regain traction. The statement came as Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem accused Israel of escalating aggression against Gazans, a claim attributed to the group.

The statement did not include a confirmed Israeli response or a timetable for implementation. It also did not provide the terms of the roadmap, leaving the immediate diplomatic mechanism unclear.

Board of Peace pressure

Qassem said the Board of Peace and its director-general had been unable to stop the Israeli government, according to the statement. That framing places responsibility on the proposed ceasefire mechanism while keeping pressure on Israel before any public decision on the roadmap.

The Gaza conflict has remained a central regional risk for governments, shipping routes, energy markets and US diplomacy. A credible ceasefire track would reduce one channel of regional escalation; a breakdown would keep attention on military operations and cross-border spillover risk.

For Hamas, readiness to proceed with the roadmap offers a diplomatic position without confirming acceptance of terms not included in the statement. For Israel, the next step depends on whether officials engage with the Board of Peace process or reject the premise of the proposal.

The next test comes by September 25, when any response from Israel, the Board of Peace or mediating officials would show whether the statement becomes a negotiation channel or remains a public position.