Hamas accepts a ceasefire proposal
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Efforts by mediators Egypt and Qatar, along with the United States, have so far failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in the ongoing war
On Sunday, relatives and friends of hostages taken by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, on October 7, 2023, called a nationwide strike. Around 25 hostages are believed be alive in Gaza. The protests took place across Israel, some outside of politician's homes, military bases, and highways.
Hamas' meetings with Egyptian officials will focus on ways to stop the war, deliver aid, and "end the suffering of our people in Gaza," Hamas official Taher al-Nono said in a statement.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed the biggest opportunity for a deal with Hamas after the 12-Day War with Iran, former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton argued in an interview on the “Raging Moderates” podcast released on Friday.