For the past few days, Hamas has been studying a ceasefire proposal presented to it during the latest rounds of talks held in Cairo. While the specifics of the proposal are not yet public, any deal will include a ceasefire in Gaza in lieu of the release of hostages in captivity. The United States along with regional partners Egypt and Qatar are facilitating negotiations between Hamas and Israel. AdvertisementHamas is the last remaining town in Gaza where major fighting has not taken place. A top Hamas official on Friday accused Netanyahu of trying to derail the ongoing efforts for a truce in Gaza.

Source: Egypt Today May 04, 2024 19:40 UTC