CAIRO: Hamas’ armed wing said on Friday (July 18) that while the group supports efforts toward an interim truce in Gaza, any agreement must include progress toward a permanent ceasefire, warning it could return to demanding a full package deal if talks fail. In a televised address, Abu Ubaida, spokesperson for the group’s military wing, said Hamas had repeatedly offered to release all hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire, but claimed Israel had rejected the proposal. Qatar and Egypt,