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Hamas said Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks, in a new sign of progress in attempts by international mediators to hammer out an agreement betwe
Hamas is considering a cease-fire proposal from the U.S. and others to avoid an Israeli attack on Rafah in Gaza. The deal's fate depends on whether Israel can accept ending the war without destroying Hamas. A U.N. report warns that rebuilding Gaza could take until 2040 due to war damage. Hamas demands a guarantee that releasing hostages will end Israeli attacks. Israel's Prime Minister insists on destroying Hamas and maintaining a military presence. The U.S. urges Hamas to accept the deal to avoid a devastating assault.
Hamas says it is considering the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that the United States and other mediators hope will avert an Israeli attack on the Gaza town of Rafah.
BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas on Thursday was considering the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that the United States and other mediators hope will avert an Israeli attack on the Gaza town of Rafah. But chances for the deal are entangled with the question of whether Israel can accept an end to the war […]
If Israel does agree to end the war in return for a full hostage release, it would be a major turnaround.