Hamas spokesman says group ready to restore ceasefire

A spokesman for the Hamas-led Palestinian government on Thursday said the Islamic group is prepared to restore a ceasefire with Israel, several days after calling off the truce to protest a deadly explosion on a Gaza beach.

"This is very clear for us. We are interested to keep the situation and quit, especially in the Gaza Strip," Said government Spokesman Ghazi Hamad. "We are ready to do it, but (only) if the Israeli side has a strong intention to respond positively to the call ... To stop their aggression." (AP)