Hamas announces it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal
The Hindu
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas accepts Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal to end seven-month war with Israel, mediated by Middle Eastern nations.
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal to halt seven-month war with Israel.
It issued a statement on May 6 saying its supreme leader, Ismail Haniyeh, had delivered the news in a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Egypt’s Intelligence Minister.
The two Middle Eastern nations have been mediating months of talks between Israel and Hamas.
There was no immediate comment from Israel.
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