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The Herald Scotland
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Hamas says it will free Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
In a statement, the exiled Gaza Hamas chief Khalil Al-Hayya said efforts to facilitate the release have been jointly carried out by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. It is part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged enclave, the Palestinian militant group said. More: 'Occupation': Israel readies plan to seize all of Gaza, officials say Another official, the exiled Gaza Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, said efforts to facilitate the release have been jointly carried out by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. "The movement affirms its readiness to immediately start intensive negotiations and make serious efforts to reach a final agreement to end the war, exchange prisoners in an agreed-upon manner," Hayya added.
Roya News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Hamas confirms US talks, promises release of 'Israeli'-American soldier Edan Alexander
Hamas announced its recent engagement in talks with the US administration as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. In a significant move, Hamas confirmed it will release 'Israeli'-American dual citizen soldier Edan Alexander as part of steps to de-escalate, open border crossings, and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. The movement also confirmed its readiness to begin immediate, intensive negotiations aimed at reaching a final ceasefire agreement. This would include a mutually agreed captives exchange and the establishment of an independent, professional committee to govern Gaza. The goal is to ensure long-term peace, stability, reconstruction, and the lifting of the blockade. Hamas expressed appreciation for the continuous efforts of mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, acknowledging their important roles in facilitating the discussions and working toward a peaceful resolution. Khalil Al-Hayya, head of Hamas in Gaza, highlighted the importance of these talks in securing a peaceful and stable future for Gaza and the broader region.
CNA
22-04-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Hamas team heads to Cairo for Gaza talks as Israel strikes kill 26
CAIRO: A Hamas delegation left for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, an official from the group said, as rescuers reported 26 dead in Israeli air strikes on Tuesday (Apr 22). The renewed diplomatic effort follows Hamas's rejection last week of Israel's latest proposal to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Talks have so far failed to produce any breakthrough since Israel resumed its air and ground assault from Mar 18, ending a two-month ceasefire. The Hamas delegation, led by the group's chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya, "will meet with Egyptian officials to discuss new ideas aimed at reaching a ceasefire", said the official. The discussions come a day after new US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of hostages in exchange for humanitarian aid entering Gaza. "When that happens, and hostages are released which is an urgent matter for all of us, then we hope that the humanitarian aid will flow and flow freely knowing it will be done without Hamas being able to confiscate and abuse their own people", Huckabee said in a video statement. Israel has accused Hamas of diverting aid, which Palestinian militant group denies. Israel blocked all aid to Gaza on Mar 2, days before its renewed offensive began. "Gaza has become a land of desperation," Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA, said on X on Tuesday. "Hunger is spreading and deepening, deliberate and manmade.... Humanitarian aid is being used as a bargaining chip and a weapon of war." Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, brokered a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas which began on January 19 and enabled a surge in aid, alongside exchanges of hostages and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. But the truce collapsed after disagreements over the terms of the next stage. Hamas had insisted that negotiations be held on a second phase of the truce, leading to a permanent end to the war, as outlined in the January framework announced by former US president Joe Biden. Israel, however, sought to extend the first phase. Following the impasse, Israel blocked aid and resumed its military campaign. On Tuesday, Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes killed at least 26 people across the Hamas-run territory. Nine people died when a house was struck in Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, civil defence official Mohammad Mughayyir told AFP, adding that others were trapped. "We found people torn apart," said Ahmad Shourab who witnessed the strike. "They were all women and children. What do they want from us?" Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said air strikes also destroyed bulldozers and other equipment belonging to the Jabalia municipality in northern Gaza. "We relied on them for rescue operations to clear debris and recover the bodies of martyrs from beneath the rubble", as well as to "save lives, pull people from the rubble", Bassal said. The Israeli military said it struck some "40 engineering vehicles used for terror purposes, including during the October 7 massacre", referring to Hamas's 2023 attack that sparked the war. "Hamas has used these vehicles for planting explosives, digging underground routes, breaching fences and clearing rubble to locate weapons and military equipment hidden by the terrorist organisation beneath the rubble". At least 1,890 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive, bringing the total death toll since the war erupted to at least 51,266, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. Hamas's 2023 attack on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also abducted 251 people, 58 of whom are still held in Gaza, including 34 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel-Hamas war
Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Hamas delegation heads to Cairo for ceasefire talks as Israeli strikes kill 26 in Gaza
Listen to article A Hamas delegation departed for Cairo to discuss 'new ideas' aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, an official from the group said, as Israeli air strikes killed 26 people across the territory Tuesday. The renewed effort follows Hamas's rejection last week of Israel's latest proposal to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza. Talks have so far failed to produce any breakthrough since Israel resumed its air and ground assault on Gaza from March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire. 'The delegation will meet with Egyptian officials to discuss new ideas aimed at reaching a ceasefire,' the Hamas official said, adding the team included the group's chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya. The latest round of discussions come a day after newly appointed US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, urged Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of hostages in exchange for the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'When that happens, and hostages are released which is an urgent matter for all of us, then we hope that the humanitarian aid will flow and flow freely knowing it will be done without Hamas being able to confiscate and abuse their own people', Huckabee said in a video statement. Israel blocked all aid to Gaza on March 2, days before launching its renewed offensive. Israel has accused the Palestinian group of diverting aid, which Hamas denies. 'Gaza has become a land of desperation,' Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA, said on X on Tuesday. 'Hunger is spreading and deepening, deliberate and manmade…. Humanitarian aid is being used as a bargaining chip and a weapon of war.' Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, brokered a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas which began on January 19 and enabled a surge in aid, alongside the exchange of hostages and prisoners. But that truce collapsed after disagreements emerged over the terms of the next stage. Hamas had insisted that negotiations be held for a second phase of the truce, leading to a permanent end to the war, as outlined in the January framework. Israel, by contrast, sought an extension of the first phase. Following the impasse, Israel blocked aid to Gaza and resumed its military campaign. Most recently, Israel proposed a 45-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of 10 living hostages – an offer Hamas rejected last week. Gaza's civil defence agency said that a spate of Israeli air strikes since dawn on Tuesday killed at least 26 people across the Hamas-run territory. Among the fatalities were nine people when a house was struck in central Khan Yunis, Mohammad Mughayyir, a senior official from the agency told AFP, adding that six others remain trapped under the rubble. More than 10 houses were also destroyed in the strikes, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal earlier told AFP, adding that an air strike also destroyed bulldozers and equipment belonging to the Jabalia municipality in northern Gaza. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the latest strikes. At least 1,890 people have been killed in Gaza since the military resumed its offensive, bringing the total death toll since the war erupted to at least 51,266, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza.
Roya News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Hamas team heads to Cairo for Gaza talks
A Hamas delegation left for Cairo to discuss "new ideas" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza, an official from the group said, as rescuers reported 26 dead in 'Israeli' air strikes on Tuesday. The renewed diplomatic effort follows Hamas's rejection last week of 'Israel's' latest proposal to secure the release of captives held in the Gaza Strip. Talks have so far failed to produce any breakthrough since 'Israel' resumed its air and ground assault from March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire. The Hamas delegation, led by the group's chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya, "will meet with Egyptian officials to discuss new ideas aimed at reaching a ceasefire", said the official. The discussions come a day after new US ambassador to 'Israel' Mike Huckabee urged Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release of captives in exchange for humanitarian aid entering Gaza. "When that happens, and hostages are released which is an urgent matter for all of us, then we hope that the humanitarian aid will flow and flow freely knowing it will be done without Hamas being able to confiscate and abuse their own people", Huckabee said in a video statement. 'Israel' has accused Hamas of diverting aid, which the group denies. 'Israel' blocked all aid to Gaza on March 2, days before its renewed offensive began. "Gaza has become a land of desperation," Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA, said on X on Tuesday. "Hunger is spreading and deepening, deliberate and manmade.... Humanitarian aid is being used as a bargaining chip and a weapon of war." Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, brokered a truce in Gaza between 'Israel' and Hamas which began on January 19 and enabled a surge in aid, alongside exchanges of captives and Palestinian prisoners in 'Israeli' custody. But the truce collapsed after disagreements over the terms of the next stage. Hamas had insisted that negotiations be held on a second phase of the truce, leading to a permanent end to the war, as outlined in the January framework announced by former US president Joe Biden. 'Israel', however, sought to extend the first phase. Following the impasse, 'Israel' blocked aid and resumed its campaign. On Tuesday, Gaza's civil defence agency said 'Israeli' air strikes killed at least 26 people across the Strip. Nine people died when a house was struck in Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, civil defence official Mohammad Mughayyir told AFP, adding that others were trapped. "We found people torn apart," said Ahmad Shourab who witnessed the strike. "They were all women and children. What do they want from us?" Civil defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal said air strikes also destroyed bulldozers and other equipment belonging to the Jabalia municipality in northern Gaza. "We relied on them for rescue operations to clear debris and recover the bodies of martyrs from beneath the rubble", as well as to "save lives, pull people from the rubble", Bassal said. "Hamas has used these vehicles for planting explosives, digging underground routes, breaching fences and clearing rubble to locate weapons and military equipment hidden by the terrorist organisation beneath the rubble,' the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) claimed in a statement.
