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Ceasefire Deal Announced, But Hamas Rejects Key Conditions

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting Hamas after US President Donald Trump announced a new deal to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. The agreement came as a surprise, as Hamas had refused to accept a deal involving the release of Israeli hostages captured during the attacks of 7 October 2023 without a permanent ceasefire. The US President's announcement came as he prepares to host Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week. Despite the ceasefire deal, Hamas has not shown any signs of accepting the proposal, and its leader Yasser Abu Shabab has given the Israeli-backed militia operating in southern Gaza 10 days to "turn himself in".

Key Takeaways:

  • The US President Donald Trump announced a new deal to end the devastating conflict in Gaza, claiming that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire.
  • Hamas has refused to accept the deal involving the release of Israeli hostages captured during the attacks of 7 October 2023 without a permanent ceasefire.
  • The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting Hamas, stating that "There will not be a Hamas. There will not be a Hamastan. We're not going back to that. It's over,".
  • A Hamas delegation was due to meet with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo to discuss the proposal, but the outcome is unclear.
  • An Israeli soldier was killed fighting in northern Gaza, the Israeli military said.
  • Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed near sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US and Israel-backed aid distribution operation.
  • Swiss officials have launched proceedings to dissolve the GHF, claiming it does not meet legal standards.

Statistics:

  • 139 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza health ministry.
  • An estimated hundreds of Palestinians have been killed near sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
  • Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of the Israeli-backed militia operating in southern Gaza, has been given 10 days to "turn himself in" by Hamas.

Sources:

  • Ynet (Israel): "US President Trump announces new ceasefire deal with Israel"
  • The New York Times: "Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire, but Terms Are Unclear"
  • Al Jazeera: "Hamas rejects Trump's ceasefire deal: No agreement without permanent ceasefire"
  • News.yahoo.com: "Hamas rejects US - backed ceasefire deal with Israel"

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