Hamas responds to US ceasefire proposal for Gaza – DW – 05/31/2025
05/31/2025
May 31, 2025
Washington says Israel has agreed to a US-proposed ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas officials say it does not meet their demands but they are reviewing the plan, which is also backed by Egypt and Qatar.
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05/31/2025 May 31, 2025 Washington says Israel has agreed to a US-proposed ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas officials say it does not meet their demands but they are reviewing the plan, which is also backed by Egypt and Qatar.
