Israel Gaza: Hamas says it accepts ceasefire proposal
Posted on AllSides May 7th, 2024
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Reuters
Hamas says it has informed Qatari and Egyptian mediators that it has accepted their proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel.
"The ball is now in Israel's court," an official in the Palestinian group said.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the proposal accepted by Hamas was "far from Israel's basic requirements" but negotiations would continue.
Earlier Israel carried out air strikes on Rafah after warning Palestinians to evacuate parts of the city.
It has long threatened an offensive against Hamas hold-outs in the southern city....
