Palestinian Islamists Hamas say they are sticking to their demands and will only agree to a deal to end the Gaza war if it includes a permanent ceasefire. In addition, the Israeli military would have to withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip, a representative of the Islamist organization emphasized at a press conference on Tuesday evening in the Lebanese capital Beirut. If the Israeli side does not agree to these points, no agreement Could be reached. Hamas is waiting for the Israelis’ response. Hamas representatives have made similar demands several times in the past. On Friday, US President…