Hamas agrees to US proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian official says
- On Monday, a Palestinian official said Hamas agreed to a U.S. Proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
- This followed ongoing conflict since October 2023, with Israel planning to occupy 75% of Gaza in a new offensive displacing many Palestinians.
- The agreement would establish a temporary ceasefire in return for releasing fifty percent of the surviving hostages and pave the way for detailed talks aimed at securing a lasting ceasefire.
- U.S. Special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed the deal is on the table but stated Hamas has not formally accepted it and he has not met them directly.
- Meanwhile, Israel controls about 77% of Gaza through military operations, drawing growing international criticism and increasing pressure for a resolution.
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US envoy: Hamas agreed to ceasefire deal no one ever proposed
In the years since the conflict between Israel and Hamas reignited, headlines have repeatedly surfaced stating Hamas had accepted a ceasefire deal, only for Israel to reject it. Most recently, a report on Monday, May 26, cited a Palestinian official saying Hamas is open to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal in Gaza. However, a U.S. official has since denied that notion, saying the deal Hamas agreed to is not only “unacceptable” and “disappointing…
Hamas says it backs Witkoff plan as US, Israeli leaders hint at breakthrough
Israel downplays Hamas claims it has accepted Witkoff’s proposal, saying no breakthrough has been reached amid reports that the number of hostages to be released remains key sticking point preventing a deal. By World Israel News Staff A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday that the terror group has agreed to the framework for a ceasefire attributed to White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, removing a key barrier to reaching…
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