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United News of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Hamas confirms delivery of Gaza peace deal proposal
Gaza, May 3 (UNI) Senior Hamas leader Abdul Rahman Shadid confirmed Friday that the movement had presented to mediators a proposal for a comprehensive Gaza peace deal, which includes a five-year truce. In a press statement, Shadid said the movement had presented a proposal on April 17 calling for a comprehensive agreement that includes a permanent cessation of Israeli "aggression," the complete withdrawal of the Israeli forces from Gaza, the lifting of the Israeli blockade, the entry of aid and relief into Gaza, and the reconstruction of the enclave. The proposal includes a deal that leads to the release of all hostages in Gaza in one go in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners, along with a ceasefire that extends for five years, with regional and international guarantees, and the formation of an independent committee to manage Gaza, Shadid said. He said the proposed committee to govern post-war Gaza would consist of independent technocrats with full powers and duties, in accordance with the Egyptian proposal for a community support committee, to manage Gaza affairs without direct political interference and to ensure security and services for Palestinians during the critical period. However, Shadid said the Israeli government "rejected the movement's vision, insisted on dividing the issues, and refused to commit to ending the war, adhering to policies of killing, starvation, and destruction, even at the expense of the lives of its army prisoners held in Gaza." On Monday, Israel's state-owned broadcaster Kan reported that Israel had "officially rejected" a proposal for a five-year truce with Hamas, under which all Israeli hostages being held in Gaza would have been released. On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said defeating Hamas is Israel's main goal and takes precedence over securing the release of the hostages. Israel halted the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza on March 2 following the expiration of the first phase of a January ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The second phase has yet to be implemented due to a lack of consensus between the parties. On March 18, Israel resumed its military operations in the enclave. At least 2,326 Palestinians had been killed and 6,050 others injured since Israel renewed its intensive strikes, Gaza-based health authorities said on Thursday. UNI XINHUA GNK
Egypt Today
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Hamas says it offered 5-year Gaza ceasefire, release of all captives
A girl holding her toys walk across demolished buildings in Gaza – FILE/WAFA CAIRO – 2 May 2025: Senior Hamas official Abdul Rahman Shadid said they have presented a 'clear and responsible' vision that includes a five-year ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of all captives that they still hold. 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. Hamas also calls for lifting of the blockade to allow the entry of humanitarian aid to the strip while enabling the reconstruction process to kick off. Hamas's offer also includes the formation of an independent committee for the management of Gaza, according to an Egyptian proposal. He said that this Community Support Committee, set to comprise independent technocrats provide security and services to people amid the current critical period. He added that the Egyptian proposal to form the Community Support Committee ensures the management of the Strip's affairs, free from direct political interference. The committee is part of a plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, presented by Egypt and endorsed by Arab and Muslim countries besides other international actors in March. Under the plan, an administrative committee made up of Palestinian professionals and independent technocrats is set to govern Gaza, which is currently ruled by Hamas, until the Palestinian Authority reestablishes control over the enclave under the plan. Hamas continues to hold 59 captives, with at least 22 believed to be alive, and has expressed readiness to release all remaining captives in exchange for an end to the Israeli war. However, Israeli forces resumed bombardment on Gaza on March 18, shattering a two-month ceasefire that had resulted in the release of 38 captives from Gaza, 30 of whom were alive. The war in Gaza has so far killed over 52,400 Palestinians, most of whom are women and children, including more than 2,300 fatalities since the resumption of bombardment, according to the health ministry in the enclave. Israel has rejected Hamas's offers for a captive deal that would involve the release of all captives in exchange for a permanent ceasefire. Instead, Tel Aviv has proposed only a temporary truce, stating that Hamas must disarm for a permanent ceasefire to be established—a condition that Hamas has described as "impossible" and a "red line." Hamas has warned that the renewed Israeli aggression represents "a death sentence" for the remaining captives.
Saba Yemen
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas Leader: Resistance Continues to Confront Enemy
Gaza - Saba: Abdul Rahman Shadid, a leader in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), affirmed that the Palestinian resistance in the Gaza Strip continues to confront the Zionist aggression and confuses the enemy's calculations despite its brutal crimes and deliberate starvation of civilians. The movement's leader said in a press statement on Friday, "Gaza is facing one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the modern era." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Shafaq News
23-04-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Gaza carnage: +20 civilians killed as world urges Israel to allow aid
Shafaq News/ At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, Arab media outlets reported on Wednesday. The casualties reportedly included 20 civilians in Gaza City and surrounding northern areas. Gaza's Health Ministry reported that since hostilities resumed on March 18, at least 1,928 civilians have been killed. The overall toll since October 7, 2023, now stands at 51,305 with more than 117,000 wounded. The ministry also condemned a recent airstrike on Al-Durra Children's Hospital, reporting heavy damage to its intensive care unit and power systems. 'The occupation not only blocks medicine and food for Gaza's children but actively deprives them of life,' the ministry declared, calling for international action to protect medical infrastructure. Global calls for humanitarian access have intensified, with Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, and the UK having issued a joint appeal, in which they demanded unrestricted aid deliveries into Gaza, insisting that 'humanitarian assistance must never be used as leverage.' Since March 2, Israel has enforced a total blockade, cutting off food, fuel, medicine, and trade—measures it links to efforts to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. In the West Bank and Jerusalem, tensions have continued to rise. Senior Hamas figure Abdul Rahman Shadid warned that expanding military operations, land confiscations, and settler violence are intensifying Palestinian resistance, describing the annexation of large areas in the West Bank and repeated raids in Jenin and Tulkarm as 'part of a wider strategy to displace the population.' Shadid also condemned the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, calling current conditions 'unprecedented.' He cited the case of Mohammad Jamal al-Natsheh, whom he accused Israel of torturing and attempting to assassinate in detention, while international actors remain silent. He further warned that Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday could provoke widespread unrest. Calling for mass mobilization, al-Natsheh urged Palestinians to defend the holy site against what he described as efforts to 'Judaize' it.
Egypt Today
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Hamas says new round of ceasefire talks started as Israel halts aid delivery, power supply to Gaza
A girl holding her toy walks across demolished buildings in Gaza – FILE/WAFA CAIRO – 12 March 2025: Hamas has announced the commencement of a new round of ceasefire negotiations, emphasizing its commitment to handling the discussions 'responsibly and positively.' Senior Hamas official Abdul Rahman Shadid said in press remarks that these ongoing discussions include negotiations with the US envoy for captives, Adam Boehler. Hamas's remarks come while Israel has continued its blockade of food and humanitarian aid bound for Gaza since the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas expired on 1 March. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen also announced on Sunday immediately cutting power supply for Gaza, asserting that Tel Aviv will 'operate all of the tools that are at our disposal, to ensure the return of all the hostages.' Hamas is pushing for transition to the second phase of the agreement, which includes the release of all captives in exchange for an end to the Israeli war, which has killed more than 48,000 people since October 2023. Hamas still holds a total of 59 captives in Gaza, including 24 who are believed to be still alive. This initial phase saw Hamas release 38 captives, including eight deceased, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Instead of moving to the second phase of the deal, Israel aims to extend the expired first phase to allow for the release of more captives without the obligation to end the war. Boehler held recent direct talks with Hamas, representing a significant departure from the US longstanding policy of avoiding direct engagement with the movement. In TV remarks, the US envoy regarded his talks with the Hamas officials as 'very helpful,' stating that a deal can be reached 'within weeks.' Five American captives are still held by Hamas in Gaza, four of them have been confirmed dead by Israeli authorities, while Edan Alexander is believed to be still alive. Shadid expressed hope that this round will lead to tangible progress toward initiating the second phase of the ceasefire talks. This would pave the way for an end to hostilities, the withdrawal of forces from the Gaza Strip, and the completion of a captive-prisoner exchange deal.
