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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hamas likely to issue positive response to Witkoff's ceasefire proposal
Hamas will express opposition to the lack of clear guarantees for ending the war and warns that Israel shouldn't have "freedom of action to renew the war." Hamas announced Saturday morning that it plans to deliver a response later in the day to the ceasefire proposal that was issued by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, with sources telling Saudi news sources Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath that the terrorist organization will respond positively to the envoy's proposal, but with reservations. The initial announcement was made by a senior official of the terrorist organization to the Hamas-affiliated newspaper Al-Risalah, adding that the response will come after a series of leadership consultations within the terror group. Hamas will express opposition to the lack of clear guarantees for ending the war, according to Al-Arabiya, while also reporting that the terrorist organization will warn in its response that it will not allow Israel "freedom of action to renew the war," and will demand US guarantees for the implementation of the clauses in any agreement with Israel. The report also said that Hamas will request, as part of the proposal, that Palestinian prisoners should not be handed over in just two days, as stated in Witkoff's proposal, but rather in batches over the 60-day truce. "Our observations on Witkoff's proposal were unanimously agreed upon by all factions," the Saudi sources quoted a Hamas source as saying. Another report on Al-Arabiya claimed that Hamas presented Witkoff's proposal to various Palestinian factions, with some of them asking Hamas to agree to the proposal's outline, even though they do not believe it is perfect. The factions said that the current outline is an opportunity for Hamas to "stop the war, and make clear that any possibility for it continuing must be taken away from Netanyahu, and the global push against Israel must be exploited to halt the establishment of new settlements in the West Bank."
Leaders
2 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
Flynas to Begin Direct Flights to Damascus on June 5
Flynas, the Saudi low-cost carrier, will launch its first direct flight between Riyadh and Damascus next week from June 5, according to Al-Arabiya. The resumption of flights comes amid a broader regional reopening of Syrian airspace. 'Officially…flynas announces the launch of its first direct flight between Riyadh and the Syrian capital, Damascus, starting June 5th next week,' the company said on X. The carrier previously operated direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus, Aleppo, and Latakia. However, the Syrian civil war caused the suspension of flights to Syria during Al-Assad's era. After the fall of Al-Assad's rule in December 2024, Syria has unfolded a new chapter to rebuild its future and expand diplomatic ties. In April, Syrian Airlines formally unveiled the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab Emirates, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA). A statement on the airline's official Facebook page noted that the initial phase will involve exceptional flights to Dubai and Sharjah. The airlines will operate four weekly flights between Damascus and Dubai on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In addition, the statement revealed other plans to operate daily flights soon. As for Sharjah, flights will run on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays, with ongoing efforts to turn them into daily flights. On Tuesdays and Fridays, flights will run between Damascus and Abu Dhabi. Currently, Syrian Airlines is intensifying its efforts to expand its network as quickly as possible. Related Topics: Positive Signal: US Flag Raised over Ambassador's Residence in Damascus Official Visit: Palestinian President Arrives in Damascus Cyprus Grants Financial Support to Syrian Families to Resettle Short link : Post Views: 12
Leaders
2 days ago
- Politics
- Leaders
Israel Plans to Build Jewish Israeli State in West Bank
Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel planned to build a 'Jewish Israeli state' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al-Arabiya. Katz's remarks follow Israel's announcement of the creation of 22 new settlements in the West Bank. 'This is a decisive response to the terrorist organizations that are trying to harm and weaken our hold on this land,' Katz said. Katz also noted that the new settlements would be a clear message to French President Emmanuel Macron and his associates: they will recognize a Palestinian state on paper – but Israel will build the Jewish Israeli state here on the ground. Recognizing Palestinian State Last week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said that France was 'determined' to recognize a Palestinian State, according to France 24. Barrot also condemned Israel's 'indefensible' situation in Gaza caused by its heavy airstrikes and blockade of humanitarian aid. 'We cannot leave the children of Gaza a legacy of violence and hatred. So, all this must stop, and that's why we are determined to recognize a Palestinian state,' Barrot told France Inter radio. In this regard, he also emphasized that Paris supported a Netherlands-led initiative for a review of the cooperation agreement between the European Union and Israel. 'And I am actively working towards this, because we want to contribute to a political solution in the interest of the Palestinians but also for the security of Israel,' he added. Barrot's statement came after French President Emmanuel Macron joined British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a rare joint statement that made Israel very angry. The participating states said that they would not stand by 'further concrete actions' if Israel continued to block aid. Furthermore, they stressed their commitment to recognizing a Palestinian state. Related Topics: Israel Expands West Bank Settlements Amid International Condemnation Global Outrage Over Israeli Shots at Diplomats in West Bank Israeli Forces Open Fire near Diplomats Touring West Bank: PA Short link : Post Views: 16
Days of Palestine
4 days ago
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Hamas dismisses Al-Arabiya TV's 'baseless' report of internal rift over Israeli captive
DaysofPal- Hamas has strongly denied recent claims aired by Al-Arabiya TV suggesting internal disputes within the movement's leadership over the release of an Israeli-American captive earlier this month. In a press statement issued Tuesday, Hisham Qassem, Hamas's media official abroad, described the report as 'baseless,' accusing the channel of participating in a smear campaign targeting the Palestinian resistance at a time of intensified Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. 'The report aired by Al-Arabiya is filled with lies and fabricated accusations,' Qassem said. 'It comes at a time when our people are enduring a brutal campaign of extermination and starvation carried out by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF).' Al-Arabiya had reported that the May 12 release of Aidan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier captured by Hamas, sparked a rift between the movement's political leadership and its military wing, the Qassam Brigades. According to the channel, the disagreement stemmed from the belief that Alexander's release would lead to progress on ceasefire talks and increased humanitarian aid access, outcomes that ultimately did not materialize. Rather, the occupation intensified its assaults, shattering any hopes that were attached to the gesture. Qassem rejected these allegations outright, saying the report aligns with what he described as 'Zionist propaganda,' and urged Al-Arabiya to issue a formal apology. 'We call on the channel's management to issue an official apology and refrain from participating in the distortion of the Palestinian resistance's image,' he said, adding that Al-Arabiya has 'repeatedly published unfounded claims intended to delegitimize both the resistance and the broader Palestinian struggle.' The report, Qassem continued, is particularly harmful at a time when Gaza's civilian population is facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions due to Israel's continued bombardment, displacement campaigns, and blockade. 'Our people are facing relentless attacks, displacement, and the collapse of basic living conditions under ongoing IOF aggression,' he stated. The Qassam Brigades declared on May 12 that Aidan Alexander had been released after 'important contacts with mediators' to secure a ceasefire and facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza. In an official statement at the time, Hamas emphasized that the step was taken in 'a spirit of positivity and flexibility' in response to international mediation efforts. 'This step came as part of the efforts of the mediators to stop the ceasefire, open the crossings, and bring aid and relief to our people in the Gaza Strip,' the statement read. Shortlink for this post:
Nahar Net
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Hezbollah will 'go far' in the issue of arms handover
by Naharnet Newsdesk 4 hours Hezbollah will 'go far' in the issue of the handover of its weapons to the Lebanese state and it will 'embarrass' everyone, a source close to Hezbollah said. 'Consensus between Hezbollah and the Lebanese president has become bigger than the issue of arms handover and dialogue between Presidenty Joseph Aoun and Hezbollah is ongoing, without specifying any deadlines or dates,' the source added, in remarks to Al-Arabiya's Al-Hadath channel. 'The handover of weapons is possible, in return for gains for Hezbollah such as Israel's withdrawal and reconstruction,' the source said, adding that 'Hezbollah's acceptance to hand over its weapons does not mean giving them up for nothing in return.' 'Hezbollah is convinced that the slogans it voiced in the past and which needed weapons are no longer existent and it is fully cooperating with Aoun and offering him solutions related to its heavy and strategic weapons,' the source revealed. 'President Aoun knows Hezbollah's concerns as to the withdrawal of its arms and is working on resolving the difficulties, while Hezbollah knows well the magnitude of international pressure on the president for its disarmament,' the source went on to say.
