Gaza Ceasefire
Trump confirmed that three captives have died, decreasing the number of living captives until recent time from 24 to 21.
Graphic videos posted on social media showed bodies on tables at the Thailandy restaurant, which was operating as a community kitchen, a dead man seated on a chair, and several children lying motionless on the ground covered in blood.
“A lot of talk going on about Gaza right now.” He added: “You'll be knowing probably in the next 24 hours.”
In a video statement, Shadid said their vision includes a ceasefire supported by regional and international guarantees, along with a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
In one incident, a strike on a police station in the northern Jabaliya area claimed the lives of at least nine people.
Soldier Alexander is believed to be the last living US captive held by Hamas besides four bodies of other US captives killed amid Israeli bombardment in Gaza since October 2023.
The source added that Hamas consultations are continuing to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement in Gaza, affirming that Egyptian-Qatari mediation efforts are continuing to stop the Palestinian bloodshed and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
He slammed the “impossible conditions” set by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to a recent ceasefire proposal by the mediators, reiterating rejection of Tel Aviv's demand for the group to disarm.
Yamahi praised the leading role undertaken by Egyptian leadership and people in safeguarding Arab national security.
Diaa Rashwan refuted claims by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz that Egypt was behind the proposal.
The Egyptian minister will also tackle the current regional crises and international issues of mutual concerns for both sides, the statement added.
Palestinian sources told Al Arabyia Net that the mediators have told Hamas that Israel conditioned- in the new proposal- the disarmament of Hamas for ceasing fire in Gaza. The network cited a leader from Hamas saying that the movement is ready to hand over all Israeli hostages at once for a ceasefire and withdrwal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the president upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Qatar will be the first stop on Sisi’s two-leg Gulf tour, which also includes Kuwait.
Abdelatty denounced the recent decision to close six schools operated by the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law.
Hamas affirmed their commitment to positive engagement with any proposals that lead to a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, an end to Palestinians’ suffering, and a serious prisoner exchange deal.
“I really want to believe that I will return home safe and sound to celebrate holidays and have fun with you."
The military confirmed its takeover of the Morag axis, an area that previously housed an Israeli settlement situated between Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
“Without this [two-state solution], I can assure you that there is no way to achieve security and stability in this region, nor for the Israeli side,” Abdelatty stated during a TV interview.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty said the proposal would allow Gaza residents “to catch their breath” and facilitate a captive-prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel.
