Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Several officials in the Middle East and the U.S. believe the level of devastation in the Gaza Strip caused by a nine-month Israeli offensive likely has helped push Hamas to soften its demands for a cease-fire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday boasted that military pressure — including Israel’s ongoing two-month offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah — “is what has led Hamas to enter negotiations.” Hamas, an Islamic militant group that seeks Israel’s destruction and took control of Gaza in 2007, is highly secretive and little is known about its inner workings. But in recent internal communications seen by The Associated Press, messages signed by several senior Hamas figures in Gaza urged the group’s exiled political leadership to accept the cease-fire proposal pitched by U.S. President Joe Biden. But the messages indicate divisions within the group and a readiness among top militants to reach a deal quickly, even if Hamas’ top official in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, may not be in a rush. The Middle Eastern official shared details from two internal Hamas communications, both written by senior officials inside Gaza to the group’s exiled leadership in Qatar, where Hamas’ supreme leader, Ismail Haniyeh, is based.

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'Will behead…': Israel's ominous warning to ‘Houthi terrorist organisation’
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8 hours, 57 minutes ago

'Will behead…': Israel's ominous warning to ‘Houthi terrorist organisation’

Hindustan Times  

After admitting publicly for the first time to killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israel on Monday warned "the Houthi terrorist organisation" that it would "behead their leaders". This handout picture released by the Government Press Office shows Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Israel Katz. Israeli defence minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday that his country killed Hamas …

Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader
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1 day, 5 hours ago

Middle East latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. ___ Here’s the latest: Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader JERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is …

Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
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1 week ago

Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue

Al Jazeera  

Hamas says talks aimed at a truce and hostage-prisoner exchange in Gaza were ‘serious and positive’. More than 45,000 Palestinians killed in Israel’s war on Gaza Dozens of people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past day, including 10 when fighter jets bombed a residential building in Gaza City, amid reports of ceasefire talks inching closer …

Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, says official
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1 week ago

Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, says official

Hindustan Times  

An Israeli technical team is in Doha for working-level talks with Qatari mediators on "remaining issues" in a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, an official with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Monday. The talks are currently focused on bridging gaps between Israel and Hamas on the deal U.S. President Joe Biden outlined on May 31, the official …

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts

Al Jazeera  

Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to end Israel’s Gaza war. A month after suspending its mediation bid, Qatar has said it sees “momentum” in efforts to reach a deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, as dozens of Palestinians were killed in the Israeli military’s continued attacks on the …

Chinese and other diplomats call for immediate Gaza ceasefire
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese and other diplomats call for immediate Gaza ceasefire

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-06 19:17 Palestinian children walk on the rubble in Gaza City, Nov 28, 2024. Noting the Palestinian question has always been the core issue in the Middle East, he said China supports Arab countries to strengthen unity on the Palestinian question, and is ready to keep enhancing coordination and cooperation with Arab countries …

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print During that time, Israel would pull back some …

Hamas leaders talk to Egyptian officials in fresh push for Gaza ceasefire: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hamas leaders talk to Egyptian officials in fresh push for Gaza ceasefire: Report

India Today  

Hamas leaders held talks with Egyptian security officials on Sunday in a fresh push for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, two Hamas sources said, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to hold security talks on the matter, two Israeli officials said. UNRWA's Lazzarini said it was Israel's responsibility "as occupying power" to protect aid workers and supplies, …

Gaza ceasefire in sight? Hamas open to Israel's Philadelphi Corridor demand
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gaza ceasefire in sight? Hamas open to Israel's Philadelphi Corridor demand

Firstpost  

After the death of hardliner leader Yahya Sinwar and a series of setbacks, Hamas now appears to be willing to making key concessions to secure a ceasefire with Israel in the Gaza Strip Hamas appears to be open to the idea of giving up control of a key strip of land in the Gaza Strip to secure a ceasefire with …

Qatar confirms Hamas leaders no longer in Doha, office not permanently closed
1 month ago

Qatar confirms Hamas leaders no longer in Doha, office not permanently closed

Firstpost  

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, clarified that Hamas’s office in Doha is currently non-functional following the Gulf state’s decision to suspend mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire Qatar has confirmed that senior Hamas figures, including Khalil al-Hayya, are no longer in the country. Agencies Senior Hamas figures, including Khalil al-Hayya, the most prominent leader in the group outside Gaza, …

Hamas urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire

ABC  

A senior Hamas official has declared the group is "ready for a ceasefire" in the war-ravaged Gaza, and urged incoming US president Donald Trump to put "pressure" on Israel to reach a truce. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, …

Qatar Denies Reports Of Withdrawing From Israel-Hamas Mediation Talks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Denies Reports Of Withdrawing From Israel-Hamas Mediation Talks

ABP News  

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied media reports regarding the country’s withdrawal from mediation talks between Israel and Hamas. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said that reports regarding “the State of Qatar's withdrawal from mediation regarding the ceasefire in Gaza are not accurate”. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs …

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

Deccan Chronicle  

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show "seriousness" in talks, the foreign ministry said Saturday.The Gulf emirate, which has hosted Hamas's political leadership since 2012 with US blessing, has been involved in months of protracted diplomacy aimed at ending the war triggered by the Palestinian …

Qatar suspends mediation talks between Israel and Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar suspends mediation talks between Israel and Gaza

ABC  

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, saying both sides were unwilling to negotiate "in good faith", as air strikes continued on Saturday in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. Israeli bombardment kills 44 in Gaza Palestinian health authorities say 44 people were killed by Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip on Friday and Saturday. …

Qatar halts Gaza mediation until Israel, Hamas show 'seriousness'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar halts Gaza mediation until Israel, Hamas show 'seriousness'

Hindustan Times  

Qatar has put its Gaza war mediation on hold until Israel and Hamas show "willingness and seriousness" to end the conflict, its foreign ministry spokesman said on Saturday. Earlier, a diplomatic source told AFP that Qatar was pulling back from the Gaza talks, adding that the Hamas office "no longer serves its purpose". The diplomatic source said Qatar had "concluded …

Qatar pulls out as broker of key Gaza ceasefire talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar pulls out as broker of key Gaza ceasefire talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery US secretary of state Antony …

Qatar Decides To Suspend Its Mediation Efforts On Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Decides To Suspend Its Mediation Efforts On Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, it said Saturday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza. A senior Hamas official said they were aware of Qatar’s decision to suspend mediation efforts, “but no one told us to leave.” Hamas has …

Qatar Decides To Halt Mediation In Hamas-Israel Conflict, Questions 'Political Willingness' For Resolution: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Decides To Halt Mediation In Hamas-Israel Conflict, Questions 'Political Willingness' For Resolution: Report

ABP News  

Qatar has chosen to halt its primary mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials confirmed on Saturday. However, Qatar is expected to resume its role if both sides demonstrate “serious political willingness” to negotiate a resolution to the Gaza conflict, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator. A senior Hamas official acknowledged Qatar’s suspension of mediation efforts, …

Qatar to halt Gaza ceasefire efforts amid deadlock between Hamas and Israel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar to halt Gaza ceasefire efforts amid deadlock between Hamas and Israel

Live Mint  

Qatar may announce that it will cease efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel until both sides demonstrate a "sincere willingness" to return to the negotiating table, marking a significant setback to peace talks, a report said on Saturday, citing an official briefed on the matter. The official stated that Qatar had made it clear from the beginning …

Qatar pulls back as key mediator in Gaza negotiations over lack of 'good faith' from Israel, Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar pulls back as key mediator in Gaza negotiations over lack of 'good faith' from Israel, Hamas

Firstpost  

“The Qataris informed both the Israelis and Hamas that as long as there is a refusal to negotiate a deal in good faith, they cannot continue to mediate,” a diplomatic source said Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been attempting to mediate an agreement between Israel and Hamas for months. Image used for representational purpose/Reuters Qatar has pulled back as …

Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave

Associated Press  

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Qatar has suspended its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, it said Saturday, after growing frustration with the lack of progress on a cease-fire deal for Gaza. A senior Hamas official said they were aware of Qatar’s decision to suspend mediation efforts, “but no one told us to leave.” Hamas has repeatedly called for …

Qatar asks Hamas to leave after US pressure following rejection of hostage deal: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar asks Hamas to leave after US pressure following rejection of hostage deal: Report

Hindustan Times  

Qatar, in a significant shift in its policy, has asked the leaders of the militant group Hamas to leave the country following pressure from the US, reported Financial Times. The US has informed Qatar that Hamas' presence in Doha is “no longer acceptable” and that they should depart after the Palestinian militant group “rejected” the most recent request to reach …

'You are not welcome here' Qatar tells Hamas to leave the country amid US pressure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'You are not welcome here' Qatar tells Hamas to leave the country amid US pressure

Firstpost  

In a major policy shift, Qatar told Hamas leaders to leave the country after pressure from the US which accuses the Palestinian group of stalling a Gaza ceasefire deal Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, Qatar has told leaders of Hamas to leave the country as the gulf state faces pressure from Washington to facilitate a ceasefire deal. Senior …

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza

Politico  

Qatar told Israel and Hamas that it can’t continue to mediate “as long as there is a refusal to negotiate a deal in good faith” and “as a consequence, the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose” in Qatar, a diplomatic source briefed on the matter said. A senior Hamas official said they were aware of Qatar’s decision to …

Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says

Al Jazeera  

The move comes amid growing frustration with lack of progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Qatar says it has suspended its mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel until the parties show “their willingness and seriousness” to end the war in Gaza. However, al-Ansari said that reports regarding the Hamas political office in Doha were inaccurate, “stating that …

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza

NPR  

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/AP DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Qatar has decided to suspend its key mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials said Saturday. Sponsor Message Meanwhile, three separate Israeli strikes killed at least 16 people, including women and children, in Gaza on Saturday, Palestinian medical …

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas

NPR  

Qatar suspends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas toggle caption Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images Qatar has decided to withdraw from its role as mediator between Hamas and Israel. Sponsor Message The diplomat said this decision was made in April and not under any U.S. or Israeli pressure, and that the Biden administration asked Qatar to re-engage and bring Hamas …

Qatar is suspending its role in talks between Israel and Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar is suspending its role in talks between Israel and Hamas

CNN  

CNN — Qatar is suspending its role as a mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas after concluding that the two sides are no longer negotiating in good faith, its foreign ministry said Saturday. A diplomatic source briefed on the matter told CNN that the Qatari government made the decision after concluding that both sides are now refusing “to engage …

Hamas official says discussed joint efforts with Fatah over Gaza issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas official says discussed joint efforts with Fatah over Gaza issues

China Daily  

Palestinians check houses destroyed during Israeli airstrikes, at Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on Nov 2, 2024. GAZA - A senior Hamas leader announced on Monday that the movement has held discussions with Fatah about forming a committee to manage Gaza-related issues. "Following meetings between our movement's leadership and various Palestinian factions, we held a meeting with our brothers …

Egypt, Israel and Hamas to Discuss Post-War Gaza Governance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Egypt, Israel and Hamas to Discuss Post-War Gaza Governance

Live Mint  

Hamas and the Fatah faction of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are meeting in Cairo to discuss forming a committee to manage Gaza's post-war governance. The committee will be made up of independent Palestinian figures not aligned to a particular movement, addressing the question of who would run Gaza after the year-long war is over.

Qatari, US to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks Until the Last Minute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Qatari, US to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks Until the Last Minute

Firstpost  

Qatari foreign ministry assures that it will work until the last minute to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite the upcoming US presidential election. The ministry emphasizes that the mediation process is not affected by the upcoming elections and that it is committed to finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Dozens of Palestinians Killed in Gaza and Iran Strike
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54 years, 11 months ago

Israel-Iran War: Dozens of Palestinians Killed in Gaza and Iran Strike

CNN  

A bloody weekend of violence has unfolded in the Middle East, with Israel launching a devastating attack on Iran that resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including several injured and killed medical staff at a hospital in Gaza. The airstrikes also caused significant damage in neighboring cities, with over 30 people killed and over 80 wounded. Meanwhile, the …

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Egypt's readiness to reach a deal for the release of the hostages held by militants in Gaza. The talks in Cairo are part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to resume ceasefire negotiations. Both sides must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner …

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan

Firstpost  

Egypt and Israel are reportedly close to reaching a deal on the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. The talks, taking place in Cairo, focus on the release of the 12 Israeli citizens currently held captive in the Hamas-controlled territory. Both sides are reportedly willing to compromise, with Israel demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza …

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire
2 months ago

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas. Blinken spoke to Israel's leaders about the importance of determining whether Hamas is prepared to engage in moving forward, and the Egyptians, the Qataris …

Hamas to Establish Ruling Committee, No Clear Successor Named
2 months ago

Hamas to Establish Ruling Committee, No Clear Successor Named

The Hindu  

Hamas is moving towards appointing a ruling committee rather than a single successor to its chief Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli troops last week. The committee will be made up of representatives of the two Palestinian territories and the diaspora, and will be tasked with governing the movement during the war and exceptional circumstances, as well as its …

A violent end for Hamas leader who plotted Oct. 7 attacks
2 months, 1 week ago

A violent end for Hamas leader who plotted Oct. 7 attacks

LA Times  

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, greets his supporters during a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City in 2022. Vice President Kamala Harris, campaigning for the presidency in the battleground state of Wisconsin, said Sinwar’s death “gives us an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza.” Israel accused Sinwar of planning the …

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten
3 months ago

As Israel's fight with Hezbollah heats up, people of Gaza fear being forgotten

The Independent  

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UAE dismisses Israel's 'day after' plan in Gaza
3 months, 1 week ago

UAE dismisses Israel's 'day after' plan in Gaza

China Daily  

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-17 07:59 People look at the scene after an Israeli military strike took place at the Al-Mawasi area in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Sept 10, 2024. The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it will not support Israel's "day after" plan in Gaza unless a Palestinian …

Hamas reiterates readiness over ceasefire deal based on US proposal
3 months, 1 week ago

Hamas reiterates readiness over ceasefire deal based on US proposal

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-12 09:52 GAZA - Hamas on Wednesday reiterated its readiness to implement the ceasefire agreement based on the US proposal and rejected any new conditions on this agreement from any party. During a meeting with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Doha, the Hamas negotiating delegation expressed its "continued positivity and flexibility" in reaching a ceasefire agreement for …

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says

Live Mint  

-- The US, Qatar and Egypt will present a new cease-fire proposal to Israel and Hamas in the coming days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, as the Biden administration struggles to find a way to end the war in the Gaza Strip. “We’re in very active discussions, first of all, with our partners in this effort, Egypt and …

Failure of Gaza deal sparks suspicion
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Failure of Gaza deal sparks suspicion

China Daily  

Residents of the Israeli coastal town of Acre check the damage caused by a rocket fired from Lebanon on Sunday. JACK GUEZ/AFP The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended with no deal, raising suspicions of delaying tactics and a diplomatic smoke screen of a joint "Israel-US project serving Israel's campaign of destruction", experts say. "The real objective behind the …

Israel and Hamas fail to agree on ceasefire in Cairo; process to continue
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel and Hamas fail to agree on ceasefire in Cairo; process to continue

Hindustan Times  

Israeli and Hamas delegations failed to reach an agreement in the Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday. Israeli and Hamas delegations failed to reach an agreement in the Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday However, a senior U.S. official, described the talks as "constructive", saying they were conducted in a spirit on all sides to reach "a final …

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Cairo, with no sign of progress
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Cairo, with no sign of progress

ABC  

Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators have discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo but there was no indication of progress after hours of talks, officials said. Israeli military strikes in Gaza killed 50 people on Saturday, Palestinian health authorities said, with victims trapped under rubble or lying on roads where fighting continued. A Hamas delegation had arrived in Cairo on Saturday …

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza on the eve of high-level cease-fire talks in Egypt
4 months ago

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza on the eve of high-level cease-fire talks in Egypt

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Israeli airstrikes killed at least three dozen Palestinians in southern Gaza, health workers said Saturday, as officials including a Hamas delegation gathered for high-level cease-fire talks in neighboring Egypt. The conflict has caused widespread destruction and forced the vast majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents to flee their homes, with many cramming into shrinking “humanitarian zones.” In Egypt, …

Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli presence in Gaza
4 months ago

Netanyahu vows to maintain Israeli presence in Gaza

China Daily  

People stand in front of a school building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike at the al-Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City, on Aug 20, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told hostage families on Tuesday that he is uncertain whether a deal with Hamas will be reached, emphasizing that Israel will not relinquish control of two corridors in the …

Key mediator Egypt expresses skepticism of Gaza cease-fire proposal as details emerge
4 months ago

Key mediator Egypt expresses skepticism of Gaza cease-fire proposal as details emerge

LA Times  

Tents are crammed together as displaced Palestinians camp on the beach, west of Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, on Tuesday. “Hamas won’t accept this, because it virtually means Hamas will release the civilian hostages in return for a six-week pause of fighting with no guarantees for a negotiated permanent cease-fire.” He also said the proposal doesn’t clearly say Israel will …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks

Associated Press  

Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks said Friday the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting. — Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani World Health Organization calls for 7-day pause in war to allow for polio vaccination campaign UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. health and children’s …

Israel's war in Gaza: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel's war in Gaza: Mediators strike hopeful note after two-day cease-fire talks

New Indian Express  

Mediators to cease-fire talks in connection with Israel's war in Gaza said on Friday that the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting. Hamas, which didn't participate directly in the talks, accuses Israel of adding new demands to a previous proposal that had U.S. and international …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinian death toll surpasses 40,000 as mediators hold cease-fire talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinian death toll surpasses 40,000 as mediators hold cease-fire talks

Associated Press  

The White House says a new round of talks aimed at halting the Israel-Hamas war has resumed in Doha and is expected to run into Friday. Farhan Haq told reporters Thursday that from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ standpoint, “this is yet another reason why we need to have a cease-fire now, as well as the release of all hostages and unimpeded …

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