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Gaza ceasefire deal stalls amid Hamas concerns
Shafaq News/ Hopes for a breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire negotiations have dimmed, as Hamas voiced serious reservations over the latest US-backed proposal, a senior Palestinian rights official told Shafaq News. In an exclusive interview, Salah Abdel-Ati, head of the Gaza-based International Commission to Support the Palestinian People's Rights, said the movement's rejection stems from 'deep mistrust' over the terms of the deal—particularly the mechanisms for humanitarian aid delivery and the ambiguity surrounding a potential Israeli military withdrawal from the enclave. 'These gaps undermine the credibility of the ceasefire proposal,' Abdel-Ati explained. 'Hamas remains skeptical that the agreement, in its current form, will lead to a sustainable solution or address the core issues of the conflict.' Despite active mediation by Egypt and Qatar, Abdel-Ati confirmed that no concrete progress has been made. 'The movement is waiting for clearer, verifiable guarantees before engaging further in the process,' he said. On Saturday, Hamas officially submitted its response to the proposal led by Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East. The movement proposed amendments aimed at transforming the temporary ceasefire into a permanent truce, emphasizing the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian access, and a prisoner-exchange framework. However, the US envoy denounced Hamas's amendments as 'completely unacceptable,' saying the move 'sets the process backward rather than advancing it.' In explaining Hamas's persistent hesitation, Abdel-Ati also referenced the broader context of 'unfulfilled' regional commitments, pointing to the Arab League's 'Baghdad Declaration,' adopted during the May 17 summit, which called for an immediate ceasefire and the deployment of UN peacekeeping forces in Palestinian territories. 'Despite the strong language, no implementation mechanisms have materialized,' he noted. 'This lack of follow-through only deepens distrust and complicates efforts to reach a lasting agreement.' Meanwhile, violence continues to escalate in Gaza with at least 30 Palestinians were killed and over 120 wounded on Saturday when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds gathered near a US-managed aid distribution center in western Rafah, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The death toll from the Gaza war, which began on October 7, 2023, has now surpassed 54,000 Palestinians, with more than 124,000 injured, amid repeated warnings from humanitarian agencies about the collapse of health and aid systems under ongoing bombardment.
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18-04-2025
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FM, Algerian counterpart discuss situation in region
Basant Ahmed During his visit to Algeria today, Thursday, Dr. Badr Abdel Ati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, held a session of talks with Ahmed Attaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. Abdel-Ati emphasized the fraternal relations and historical ties between the two countries, pointing out to commitment to implementing the shared vision to advance relations between the two countries to broader horizons in various political, economic, commercial, and investment fields. Abdel-Ati also stressed the importance of intensifying consultations between the two countries to coordinate positions on various bilateral and regional issues. Abdel-Ati also discussed Egypt's readiness to exchange expertise in the field of development, especially in the infrastructure sector and the establishment of new cities and urban communities, reviewing the expertise and competence of Egyptian companies that qualify them to participate in development projects in Algeria. The two ministers exchanged views on the most prominent issues on the regional scene, including developments in Gaza and Libya. They reviewed Egypt's efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The two ministers agreed to completely reject the displacement of Palestinians from their land under any pretext or justification. They also reviewed Arab and Islamic efforts to mobilize international support for the reconstruction plan, while allowing Palestinians to remain on their land. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
