Hamas announced on Monday it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a ceasefire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza, hours after Israel ordered Palestinians to begin evacuating from the southern city of Rafah. WATCH | Families in parts of Rafah uprooted again:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Israel's closest allies, including the United States, have repeatedly said that Israel shouldn't attack Rafah. Israel launched its attack on Gaza after Hamas led an attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7 that saw 1,200 people killed and more than 250 kidnapped, according to the government's tally.

Source: CBC News May 07, 2024 05:31 UTC