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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Hamas accuses Israel of long-term Gaza military control
GAZA CITY: Hamas has accused Israel of seeking long-term military control over the Gaza Strip, dismissing reports of progress in ceasefire negotiations. The ongoing indirect talks in Doha, now in their second week, remain deadlocked over Israel's troop presence in the Palestinian territory. Hamas insists on a full Israeli withdrawal and last week rejected a proposal that would have allowed troops to remain in over 40 percent of Gaza. Israeli public broadcaster Kan cited an unnamed foreign official stating that revised pullback maps were being discussed. However, Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim refuted this, telling AFP, '(Israel) has not yet delivered any new or revised maps regarding military withdrawals from the Gaza Strip.' Naim further asserted, 'The entire Gaza Strip is currently under the military control of (Israel). What is happening on the ground confirms (Israel's) intentions and plans to maintain and prolong military control within the Gaza Strip for the long term.' He accused Israel of misleading mediators by publicly advocating for peace while allegedly planning continued occupation. Israel, which seeks to dismantle Hamas as a military force, has blamed the group for inflexibility. Despite the tensions, Qatari mediators stated there is 'no stalemate' in talks, though no deadline has been set for a resolution. – AFP
Business Recorder
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Hamas says Israel wants to keep military control of Gaza
GAZA CITY: Hamas accused Israel on Wednesday of wanting to retain military control of the Gaza Strip, and denied Israeli media claims of progress in ceasefire talks. The indirect negotiations in the Qatari capital Doha are now in their second week, with the future presence of Israeli troops in the Palestinian territory a key issue. The group wants a full withdrawal and last week rejected an Israeli proposal which it said would have kept troops in more than 40 percent of Gaza. Gaza mediators 'intensifying' efforts to reach deal in Doha Israeli public broadcaster Kan on Wednesday quoted a foreign official it did not identify as saying that work was ongoing to revise Israeli pullback maps. But Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told AFP: '(Israel) has not yet delivered any new or revised maps regarding military withdrawals from the Gaza Strip. 'The entire Gaza Strip is currently under the military control of (Israel). What is happening on the ground confirms (Israel's) intentions and plans to maintain and prolong military control within the Gaza Strip for the long term. 'It also confirms the occupation's unwillingness to withdraw from the Strip or to stop the war, contrary to what the occupation claims in the ongoing negotiations in Doha and contrary to what it tells the mediators.' Israel, which wants Hamas neutralised as a fighting force, has accused the group of inflexibility but on Tuesday mediator Qatar said there was 'no stalemate' and no set timeframe for the talks.
Al-Ahram Weekly
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Hamas says Israel wants to keep military control of Gaza - War on Gaza
Hamas accused Israel on Wednesday of wanting to retain military control of the Gaza Strip, and denied Israeli media claims of progress in ceasefire talks. The indirect negotiations in the Qatari capital Doha are now in their second week, with the future presence of Israeli troops in the Palestinian territory a key issue. Hamas wants a full withdrawal and last week rejected an Israeli proposal which it said would have kept troops in more than 40 percent of Gaza. Israeli public broadcaster Kan on Wednesday quoted a foreign official it did not identify as saying that work was ongoing to revise Israeli pullback maps. But Bassem Naim, a member of Hamas's political bureau, told AFP: "(Israel) has not yet delivered any new or revised maps regarding military withdrawals from the Gaza Strip. "The entire Gaza Strip is currently under the military control of (Israel). What is happening on the ground confirms (Israel's) intentions and plans to maintain and prolong military control within the Gaza Strip for the long term. "It also confirms the occupation's unwillingness to withdraw from the Strip or to stop the war, contrary to what the occupation claims in the ongoing negotiations in Doha and contrary to what it tells the mediators." Israel, which wants Hamas neutralised as a fighting force, has accused the group of inflexibility but on Tuesday mediator Qatar said there was "no stalemate" and no set timeframe for the talks. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
CNBC
14 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Weekly mortgage demand plummets 10%, as rates and economic concerns rise
Renewed concerns over tariffs and the broader economy drove treasury yields higher last week, and mortgage rates followed. As a result, total mortgage application volume dropped 10% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $806,500 or less, increased to 6.82% from 6.77%, with points remaining unchanged at 0.62, including the origination fee, for loans with a 20% down payment. "Treasury yields finished higher last week on average despite an intra-week drop, driven partly by renewed concerns of the impact of tariffs on the economy. As a result, mortgage rates rose after two weeks of declines, which contributed to slower application activity," said Joel Kan, MBA's vice president and deputy chief economist. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home dropped 12% for the week and were 13% higher than the same week one year ago. That was the slowest pace since May. The housing market has seen inventory climb since the start of the year, but even potential sellers are starting to pull back, as buyer demand retreats and home prices soften. Jumbo rates were lower than conventional rates for the third straight week, as some depositories may be positioning themselves for growth in balance sheet lending, according to Kan. Applications to refinance a home loan dropped 7% for the week and were 25% higher than the same week one year ago. "Refinance applications also dipped because of higher rates, with refinance applications falling, led by VA refinances partially reversing their previous week's gain, dropping 22 percent," said Kan. Mortgage rates continued to move higher to start this week, despite a slightly hotter-than-expected read on inflation. "We knew there was a possibility of two separate reactions--one for the top line CPI numbers and one for a deeper look at the internal components. Those internals show that tariffs are having an impact even though it was a smaller impact than many forecasters were expecting," wrote Matthew Graham, chief operating officer at Mortgage News Daily.
Middle East Eye
4 days ago
- Business
- Middle East Eye
Report: Netanyahu summons Ben-Gvir, Smotrich for talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned far-right Finance Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to discuss the possible ceasefire deal in Gaza, according to Israel's Channel 12. The ministers are the most prominent opposers of a ceasefire deal that would secure the release of the captives and the end of the Gaza war. Israel's national broadcaster Kan reported that Netanyahu believes that Ben Gvir's far-right Otzma Yehudit party may leave the government if a permanent ceasefire is reached. The prime minister is aiming to maintain his coalition's stability by convincing the ministers that a deal would not leave Hamas in power in Gaza, the report said.
