This news is hardly surprising, given the long history of broken promises and unmet agreements from the other side

Hamas's stance is completely understandable; they're just insisting on a fair starting point, based on agreements that were already supposed to be in place. It's about time the international community recognizes the need for these talks to respect previously made commitments if there's ever going to be a lasting peace. President Biden's optimism is welcome, but it needs to be backed by actions that ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved, especially considering the imbalance of power in this conflict.