Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, criticized Hamas’s response to Washington’s latest ceasefire proposal, calling it “completely unacceptable” and a step backward.
Hamas responded to the US ceasefire proposal by offering to release 10 live Israeli hostages and 18 deceased hostages in exchange for several Palestinian prisoners, while asking for some changes to the plan.
The group also reiterated its demands for a permanent truce, full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and guaranteed ongoing humanitarian aid—none of which are included in the current deal. Their response was neither a clear acceptance nor an outright rejection of the US terms, which Washington says Israel has accepted.
Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, urged Hamas to accept the plan, which includes a 60-day ceasefire and the return of half the hostages—both living and deceased. He said indirect talks could begin as early as next week.
“This is the only way forward,” he wrote on social media.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Israel had accepted the updated outline, but Hamas “continues to adhere to its refusal.”
Trump earlier said a deal could be announced “within a day or less,” but differing responses from the parties involved continue to complicate the process.
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China will finance the construction of nine border facilities in Tajikistan along the frontier with Afghanistan in a project worth more than $50 million aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the country’s Border Troops.
The annual pro-Palestinian al-Quds Day march in London, scheduled to take place on Sunday, has been banned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood following warnings from the Metropolitan Police about the risk of “serious public disorder.”
Tensions in the region remained high on Tuesday (10 March), as the United States and Iran exchanged increasingly sharp warnings, including threats over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies.
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was 'lightly injured,' an unnamed Iranian official said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Israel continued to exchange missile and drone strikes - all the latest updates throughout the day on AnewZ.
Global oil prices reached a four year high on Monday (9 March), surpassing $119 a barrel, as conflict in the Middle East rumbled on. Meanwhile, the Turkish Military said NATO air defence systems destroyed a missile fired from Iran towards the country.
U.S. President Donald Trump called his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very good.” The two leaders spoke on Monday about the situation in Iran and other international issues.
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The first batch of Peter Mandelson’s papers on his 2024 ambassadorial appointment is set to be published on Wednesday, following a parliamentary order. The release comes amid police investigations over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, in what police say may have been a deliberate act. Witnesses reported a man inside the vehicle set himself alight. Three others were injured and taken to hospital, while authorities continue their investigation.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 11th of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was 'lightly injured,' an unnamed Iranian official said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Israel continued to exchange missile and drone strikes - all the latest updates throughout the day on AnewZ.
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