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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Saba Yemen
Zionist enemy forces injure two Palestinian youths east of Jericho
Jericho – Saba: Two Palestinian youths were injured on Saturday evening—one by Zionist enemy forces' live fire and the other from being assaulted—east of Jericho in Palestine. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society reported that its teams treated two injuries: one from live ammunition and the other to the head due to physical assault near the "Al-Mashru'" area, east of Jericho. Both were transported to the hospital. Meanwhile, the official Palestinian News Agency stated that Israeli enemy forces set up a checkpoint east of Jericho, fired live ammunition at civilians, and assaulted several individuals. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Israel kills 27 in Gaza as Hamas is reviewing new US ceasefire proposal - War on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 27 people in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Friday, while Hamas was reviewing a new Israeli-approved US ceasefire proposal after giving it an initial response. A strike that hit a tent in the southern city of Khan Younis killed 13, including eight children, hospital officials said. Meanwhile, the bodies of 12 people, including three women, were brought to Shifa Hospital on Friday from the nearby Jabaliya refugee camp. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the bodies of two others were brought to a hospital in Gaza City. Those figure does not include some hospitals in the north, which are largely cut off due to the Israeli occuption forces incrusion. Experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of Gaza — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population of roughly 2 million Palestinians to the brink of famine. Gaza is "the hungriest place on Earth", the United Nations said Friday, warning that the Palestinian territory's entire population was now at risk of famine. Later, the UN condemned the "looting of large quantities of medical equipment" and other supplies "intended for malnourished children" from one of its Gaza warehouses by armed individuals. Some Gaza residents said their hope for a ceasefire is tempered by repeated disappointment over negotiations that failed to deliver a lasting deal. "This is the war of starvation, death, siege and long lines for food and toilets,' Mohammed Abed told The Associated Press in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. 'This war is the 2025 nightmare, 2024 nightmare and 2023 nightmare.' Abed said he and his family struggle to find food, waiting three hours to get a small amount of rice and eating only one meal daily. Negotiations to end nearly 20 months of war have so far failed to achieve a breakthrough, with Israel resuming its war in Gaza in March, ending a six-week truce. US President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy had expressed optimism this week about brokering an agreement that could halt the Israeli war on Gaza, allow more aid into the besieged strip, and return more of the 58 Israelis held in Gaza. A Hamas official said Thursday that the new US plan fell short of its demands, but that it was still studying the proposal. Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim said Israel's response meant "the continuation of killing and famine... and does not meet any of our people's demands, foremost among them halting the war and famine. Nonetheless, the movement's leadership is studying the response to the proposal with full national responsibility." In a statement, Hamas said it was "reviewing the proposal responsibly, aiming to achieve the interests of Palestinians, provide humanitarian relief, and secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Israel on Friday said Hamas must accept the deal in Gaza or "be annihilated". Israel's war on Gaza – which the International Court of Justice and human rights groups have characterised as genocidal – has killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. Thousands more remain missing under the rubble. * This story was edited by Ahram Online. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Hamas says it is still reviewing a US proposal for a Gaza cease-fire
US negotiators have not publicized the terms of the proposal. But a Hamas official and an Egyptian official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks, said Thursday that it called for a 60-day pause in fighting, guarantees of serious negotiations leading to a long-term truce, and assurances that Israel will not resume hostilities after the release of hostages, In a terse statement issued a few hours before Trump spoke, Hamas said it is holding consultations with Palestinian factions over the proposal it had received from US envoy Steve Witkoff. Advertisement A United Nations spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, urged the parties to 'find the political courage' to secure an agreement. While changes may have been made to the proposal, the version confirmed earlier called for Israeli forces to pull back to the positions they held before it ended the last cease-fire. Hamas would release 10 living hostages and a number of bodies during the 60-day pause in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, including 100 serving long sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks. Advertisement Each day, hundreds of trucks carrying food and humanitarian aid would be allowed to enter Gaza, where experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade — 'Negotiations are ongoing on the current proposal,' Qatar's ambassador to the United Nations, Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani said Friday, referring to talks between her country, the United States, and Egypt. 'We are very determined to find an ending to this horrific situation in Gaza.' On Thursday, a top Hamas official, Bassem Naim, said the US proposal 'does not respond to any of our people's demands, foremost among which is stopping the war and famine.' The uncertainty over the new proposal came as hospital officials said that 27 people had been killed Friday in separate airstrikes. A strike that hit a tent in the southern city of Khan Younis killed 13, including eight children, hospital officials said. The Israeli military did not immediately comment. Meanwhile, the bodies of 12 people, including three women, were brought to Shifa Hospital on Friday from the nearby Jabaliya refugee camp. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the bodies of two others were brought to a hospital in Gaza City. Hospital officials also said Friday that at least 72 had been killed in Gaza during the previous day. That figure does not include some hospitals in the north, which are largely cut off due to the fighting. Since the war began, more than 54,000 Gaza residents, mostly Advertisement The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and taking 250 hostages. Of those taken captive, 58 remain in Gaza, but Israel believes 35 are dead and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said there are 'doubts' about the fate of several others. Some Gaza residents said their hope for a cease-fire is tempered by repeated disappointment over negotiations that failed to deliver a lasting deal. 'This is the war of starvation, death, siege, and long lines for food and toilets,' Mohammed Abed told the Associated Press in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. 'This war is the 2025 nightmare, 2024 nightmare, and 2023 nightmare.' Abed said he and his family struggle to find food, waiting three hours to get a small amount of rice and eating only one meal daily. 'It's heartbreaking that people are being starved because of politics. Food and water should not be used for political purposes,' he said. Another Gaza resident, Mohammed Mreil, said about the possibility of a truce that: 'We want to live and we want them (Israelis) to live. God did not create us to die.'
France 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Israel says Hamas must accept US deal or be ‘annihilated', Trump says Gaza truce ‘close'
Israel 's defence minister on Friday warned Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal submitted by US envoy Steve Witkoff"or be annihilated", after the group said the deal failed to satisfy its demands. In a statement, Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military was acting in Gaza "with full force", adding: "The Hamas murderers will now be forced to choose: accept the terms of the 'Witkoff Deal' for the release of the hostages – or be annihilated." Hamas on Friday said it was still reviewing the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, where 27 people were killed in new Israeli air strikes, according to hospital officials. US President Donald Trump on Friday said he believes an agreement on a Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was "very close". "They're very close to an agreement on Gaza," Trump told reporters during a joint news conference with Elon Musk at the White House. "We'll let you know about it during the day or maybe tomorrow. And we have a chance of that." Hamas reviewing ceasefire proposal But the ceasefire plan has so far got a cool reaction from Hamas. US negotiators have not publicised the terms of the proposal. But a Hamas official and an Egyptian official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks, said Thursday that it called for a 60-day pause in fighting, guarantees of serious negotiations leading to a long-term truce and assurances that Israel will not resume hostilities after the release of hostages, as it did in March. In a terse statement issued Friday, Hamas said it is holding consultations with Palestinian factions over the proposal it had received from Witkoff. While changes may have been made to the proposal, the version confirmed earlier called for Israeli forces to pull back to the positions they held before it ended the last ceasefire. Hamas would release 10 living hostages and a number of bodies during the 60-day pause in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, including 100 serving long sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks. Each day, hundreds of trucks carrying food and humanitarian aid would be allowed to enter Gaza, where experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population to the brink of famine. 'War of starvation, death, siege' The uncertainty over the new proposal came as hospital officials said that 27 people had been killed Friday in separate air strikes. A strike that hit a tent in the southern city of Khan Younis killed 13, including eight children, hospital officials said. The Israeli military did not immediately comment. Meanwhile, the bodies of 12 people, including three women, were brought to Shifa Hospital on Friday from the nearby Jabaliya refugee camp. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the bodies of two others were brought to a hospital in Gaza City. Hospital officials also said Friday that at least 72 had been killed in Gaza during the previous day. That figure does not include some hospitals in the north, which are largely cut off due to the fighting. Since the war began, more than 54,000 Gaza residents, mostly women and children, have been killed according to the Gaza health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally. The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and taking 250 hostages. Of those taken captive, 58 remain in Gaza, but Israel believes 35 are dead and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said there are 'doubts' about the fate of several others. Some Gaza residents said their hope for a ceasefire is tempered by repeated disappointment over negotiations that failed to deliver a lasting deal. "This is the war of starvation, death, siege and long lines for food and toilets,' Mohammed Abed told The Associated Press in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. 'This war is the 2025 nightmare, 2024 nightmare and 2023 nightmare.' Abed said he and his family struggle to find food, waiting three hours to get a small amount of rice and eating only one meal daily. 'It's heartbreaking that people are being starved because of politics. Food and water should not be used for political purposes,' he said. Another Gaza resident, Mohammed Mreil, said about the possibility of a truce that: 'We want to live and we want them (Israelis) to live. God did not create us to die.'
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hamas says it is still reviewing a US proposal for a Gaza ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas said Friday it was still reviewing a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where 27 people were killed in new Israeli airstrikes, according to hospital officials. The ceasefire plan, which has been approved by Israeli officials, won a cool initial reaction Thursday from the militant group. But President Donald Trump said Friday negotiators were nearing a deal. 'They're very close to an agreement on Gaza, and we'll let you know about it during the day or maybe tomorrow,' Trump told reporters in Washington. U.S. negotiators have not publicized the terms of the proposal. But a Hamas official and an Egyptian official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks, said Thursday that it called for a 60-day pause in fighting, guarantees of serious negotiations leading to a long-term truce and assurances that Israel will not resume hostilities after the release of hostages, as it did in March. In a terse statement issued a few hours before Trump spoke, Hamas said it is holding consultations with Palestinian factions over the proposal it had received from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. A United Nations spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, urged the parties to 'find the political courage' to secure an agreement. While changes may have been made to the proposal, the version confirmed earlier called for Israeli forces to pull back to the positions they held before it ended the last ceasefire. Hamas would release 10 living hostages and a number of bodies during the 60-day pause in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, including 100 serving long sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks. Each day, hundreds of trucks carrying food and humanitarian aid would be allowed to enter Gaza, where experts say a nearly three-month Israeli blockade — slightly eased in recent days — has pushed the population to the brink of famine. 'Negotiations are ongoing on the current proposal,' Qatar's ambassador to the United Nations, Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani said Friday, referring to talks between her country, the United States and Egypt. 'We are very determined to find an ending to this horrific situation in Gaza.' On Thursday, a top Hamas official, Bassem Naim, said the U.S. proposal 'does not respond to any of our people's demands, foremost among which is stopping the war and famine.' The uncertainty over the new proposal came as hospital officials said that 27 people had been killed Friday in separate airstrikes. A strike that hit a tent in the southern city of Khan Younis killed 13, including eight children, hospital officials said. The Israeli military did not immediately comment. Meanwhile, the bodies of 12 people, including three women, were brought to Shifa Hospital on Friday from the nearby Jabaliya refugee camp. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said the bodies of two others were brought to a hospital in Gaza City. Hospital officials also said Friday that at least 72 had been killed in Gaza during the previous day. That figure does not include some hospitals in the north, which are largely cut off due to the fighting. Since the war began, more than 54,000 Gaza residents, mostly women and children, have been killed according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally. The war began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and taking 250 hostages. Of those taken captive, 58 remain in Gaza, but Israel believes 35 are dead and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said there are 'doubts' about the fate of several others. Some Gaza residents said their hope for a ceasefire is tempered by repeated disappointment over negotiations that failed to deliver a lasting deal. "This is the war of starvation, death, siege and long lines for food and toilets,' Mohammed Abed told The Associated Press in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. 'This war is the 2025 nightmare, 2024 nightmare and 2023 nightmare.' Abed said he and his family struggle to find food, waiting three hours to get a small amount of rice and eating only one meal daily. 'It's heartbreaking that people are being starved because of politics. Food and water should not be used for political purposes,' he said. Another Gaza resident, Mohammed Mreil, said about the possibility of a truce that: 'We want to live and we want them to live. God did not create us to die.' — Mroue reported from Beirut. Aamer Madhani in Washington, and Farnoush Amiri and Edith Lederer at the United Nations, contributed to this report.
