The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
In mid-January, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff announced the start of phase two of Trump's plan to end the war, but there has been deadlock between Israel and Hamas since then. The second phase is meant to lead to a permanent end to the war following Gaza's demilitarisation and a full Israeli withdrawal.
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