Hamas has signaled acceptance of a Gaza ceasefire plan put forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar, according to the group’s chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. In a televised speech on Saturday, al-Hayya stated that Hamas had received the proposal two days prior and responded positively.
In a televised speech on Saturday, al-Hayya stated that Hamas had received the proposal two days prior and responded positively.
“We hope that the (Israeli) occupation will not undermine (it),” said al-Hayya, who leads the Hamas negotiating team in indirect talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire to end the ongoing Hamas-Israel war in Gaza that erupted in October 2023.
Security sources reported that Egypt had received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that would involve a transitional phase. The proposed agreement suggests that Hamas release five Israeli hostages each week.
Israel, in consultation with the United States, has conveyed a counter-proposal to the mediators, though it has not yet publicly confirmed acceptance of the ceasefire plan.
The ceasefire plan is structured in three phases. The first phase, which went into effect on January 19, 2025, involved a temporary halt to fighting, the release of some Israeli hostages, and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners.
The second phase aims to negotiate the release of remaining hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. Hamas insists that any proposals must include the commencement of this phase, while Israel has proposed extending the initial 42-day period.
The final phase is intended to address broader diplomatic resolutions and security arrangements for Gaza.
Despite ongoing negotiations, Hamas has rejected calls from Israel and the United States to disarm, describing its arsenal as a “red line” that will not be crossed as long as Israeli occupation exists.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 Palestinians, according to health authorities. Israel's military stated it had initiated ground operations in the Jneina neighbourhood of Rafah, aimed at expanding a security zone in southern Gaza.
Since resuming its offensive on March 18, Israel has issued evacuation orders to tens of thousands of residents in various areas of Gaza, citing ongoing rocket attacks into Israeli territories
The Kremlin announced Monday that Russia will implement a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with its celebrations of Victory Day over Nazi Germany. The truce, ordered by President Vladimir Putin for "humanitarian reasons," will begin at midnight on May 8 (2100 GMT, May 7).
Greece plans to equip its railways with remote control systems and real-time tracking by September, aiming to improve safety after the country’s deadliest train disaster.
India has finalized a $7.41 billion agreement with France to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for its navy, a defence ministry official confirmed to Reuters on Monday.
The death toll from a U.S. airstrike on a detention centre for migrants in Yemen’s northern Saada province has risen to 74, according to the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of the founding conference of the Global South NGO Platform.
The Kremlin announced Monday that Russia will implement a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with its celebrations of Victory Day over Nazi Germany. The truce, ordered by President Vladimir Putin for "humanitarian reasons," will begin at midnight on May 8 (2100 GMT, May 7).
Greece plans to equip its railways with remote control systems and real-time tracking by September, aiming to improve safety after the country’s deadliest train disaster.
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
SIPRI’s annual report, released Monday, said global military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023 and the largest year-on-year rise since the Cold War's end. This marks the tenth straight year of growth.
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
In an expansive interview marking his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump sketched out an agenda that touches everything from punitive tariffs and China policy to cease-fire hopes in Ukraine and an overhaul of domestic programmes. Below are the highlights.
A deadly attack targeting tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory has left at least 20 feared dead, marking the deadliest incident against civilians in the region for years, according to security sources.
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan held a meeting with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a limited format. The talks centered on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for increased cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
President Pezeshkian, before his first official visit to Baku, emphasized the potential for Iran-Azerbaijan cooperation in trade, science, and transport, aiming to boost ties through joint investments and regional diplomacy.
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, arrived in the Republic of Azerbaijan for an official visit on April 28.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of the founding conference of the Global South NGO Platform.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 28th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The Kremlin announced Monday that Russia will implement a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with its celebrations of Victory Day over Nazi Germany. The truce, ordered by President Vladimir Putin for "humanitarian reasons," will begin at midnight on May 8 (2100 GMT, May 7).
Greece plans to equip its railways with remote control systems and real-time tracking by September, aiming to improve safety after the country’s deadliest train disaster.
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
SIPRI’s annual report, released Monday, said global military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023 and the largest year-on-year rise since the Cold War's end. This marks the tenth straight year of growth.
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment