“We will not back down from this position,” a statement said CAIRO: Palestinian movement Hamas refused to “back down” on Saturday from its demands for a Gaza ceasefire, but agreed to send a delegation for renewed talks in Cairo over the weekend. “Hamas confirms its adherence to the position it presented on March 14 ... and we will not back down from this position,” a statement said, referring to the group’s demands that include a complete ceasefire in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian territory.