Hamas proposes hostage swap deal to end Gaza war
Hamas has proposed a deal to exchange all hostages for a set number of Palestinians jailed by Israel, rejecting an interim truce and calling for broader negotiations to end the war in Gaza.
Speaking at a meeting of AIPAC’s board of directors, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated that the decision to resume strikes in Gaza was made several days ago and that the military operation will persist beyond today.
Sa’ar emphasized, "This is not a one day attack," adding that the strikes will continue over the coming days.
Sa’ar noted that US special envoy Steve Witkoff presented two proposals to Hamas, both of which were rejected. "We found ourselves at a dead end, with no hostages released and no military action. This is a situation that cannot continue," Sa’ar said, underscoring the need for sustained action.
The remarks come as Israel intensifies its military campaign in Gaza, with further strikes expected to target militant groups and strategic positions in the region.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
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Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
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Students in Serbia have rallied outside a police station as Belgrade University’s rector is questioned over support for anti-government protests.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov extended Moscow’s support for the ongoing indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, offering to mediate or assist in any way that would be beneficial to Tehran and acceptable to Washington.
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