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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Trump administration waiting on Hamas response to new cease-fire plan
May 30 (UPI) -- The White House said it was awaiting a response from Hamas to a 60-day cease-fire/hostage release proposal put forward by President Donald Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff, after Israel "signed off" on the deal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development at a White House news briefing Thursday. "Special Envoy Witkoff and the president submitted a cease-fire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported. Israel signed off on this proposal before it was sent to Hamas. I can also confirm that those discussions are continuing and that we hope a cease-fire in Gaza will take place so that we can return all of the hostages home," Leavitt told reporters. However, she said Hamas had yet to agree to the deal. The Times of Israel reported that the deal called for Hamas to return 28 living and deceased hostages in two phases in exchange for a 60-day cease-fire and the freeing of 1,236 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons and the bodies of a further 180. Israeli troops would also withdraw from some areas inside Gaza, with the exact details to be agreed in final "proximity negotiations" -- indirect talks -- between the sides. However, Hamas official Basem Naim said it had received an "offical response" from Israel on the proposal but that it "fails to meet any of the just and legitimate demands of our people, among them an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. Naim said that Hamas leadership was "undertaking a thorough and responsible review of the new proposal." "This evaluation is guided by a deep sense of national responsibility and a steadfast commitment to protecting the rights and the future of the Palestinian people on this land," Naim said. In a meeting with hostage families Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he accepted the deal but was not willing to end the war before he had achieved his goal of "eliminating Hamas." The deal also has to gain the backing of his cabinet, which is dominated by ministers from the far-right parties that make up Netanyahu's coalition government. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the ultranationalist Jewish Power party, took to social media Friday to address Netanyahu directly, saying Hamas was not serious about a deal and urging an all-out military assault to end the matter once and for all. "Mr. Prime Minister, after Hamas rejected the deal proposal again, there is no longer any excuse for anyone to continue with this shuffling in Gaza. We have already missed enough opportunities. It is time to go in with all our might, to destroy, kill and get rid of Hamas," Ben-Gvir wrote on X. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trump administration waiting on Hamas response to new cease-fire plan
May 30 (UPI) -- The White House said it was awaiting a response from Hamas to a 60-day cease-fire/hostage release proposal put forward by President Donald Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff, after Israel "signed off" on the deal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development at a White House news briefing Thursday. "Special Envoy Witkoff and the president submitted a cease-fire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported. Israel signed off on this proposal before it was sent to Hamas. I can also confirm that those discussions are continuing and that we hope a cease-fire in Gaza will take place so that we can return all of the hostages home," Leavitt told reporters. However, she said Hamas had yet to agree to the deal. The Times of Israel reported that the deal called for Hamas to return 28 living and deceased hostages in two phases in exchange for a 60-day cease-fire and the freeing of 1,236 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons and the bodies of a further 180. Israeli troops would also withdraw from some areas inside Gaza, with the exact details to be agreed in final "proximity negotiations" -- indirect talks -- between the sides. However, Hamas official Basem Naim said it had received an "offical response" from Israel on the proposal but that it "fails to meet any of the just and legitimate demands of our people, among them an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. Naim said that Hamas leadership was "undertaking a thorough and responsible review of the new proposal." "This evaluation is guided by a deep sense of national responsibility and a steadfast commitment to protecting the rights and the future of the Palestinian people on this land," Naim said. In a meeting with hostage families Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he accepted the deal but was not willing to end the war before he had achieved his goal of "eliminating Hamas." The deal also has to gain the backing of his cabinet, which is dominated by ministers from the far-right parties that make up Netanyahu's coalition government. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the ultranationalist Jewish Power party, took to social media Friday to address Netanyahu directly, saying Hamas was not serious about a deal and urging an all-out military assault to end the matter once and for all. "Mr. Prime Minister, after Hamas rejected the deal proposal again, there is no longer any excuse for anyone to continue with this shuffling in Gaza. We have already missed enough opportunities. It is time to go in with all our might, to destroy, kill and get rid of Hamas," Ben-Gvir wrote on X.
UPI
a day ago
- Politics
- UPI
Trump administration waiting on Hamas response to new cease-fire plan
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Thursday that the Trump administration had submitted a new cease-fire proposal to Hamas after Israel signed off on the plan. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- The White House said it was awaiting a response from Hamas to a 60-day cease-fire/hostage release proposal put forward by President Donald Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff, after Israel "signed off" on the deal. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development at a White House news briefing Thursday. "Special Envoy Witkoff and the president submitted a cease-fire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported. Israel signed off on this proposal before it was sent to Hamas. I can also confirm that those discussions are continuing and that we hope a cease-fire in Gaza will take place so that we can return all of the hostages home," Leavitt told reporters. However, she said Hamas had yet to agree to the deal. The Times of Israel reported that the deal called for Hamas to return 28 living and deceased hostages in two phases in exchange for a 60-day cease-fire and the freeing of 1,236 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons and the bodies of a further 180. Israeli troops would also withdraw from some areas inside Gaza, with the exact details to be agreed in final "proximity negotiations" -- indirect talks -- between the sides. However, Hamas official Basem Naim said it had received an "offical response" from Israel on the proposal but that it "fails to meet any of the just and legitimate demands of our people, among them an immediate cessation of hostilities and an end to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. Naim said that Hamas leadership was "undertaking a thorough and responsible review of the new proposal." "This evaluation is guided by a deep sense of national responsibility and a steadfast commitment to protecting the rights and the future of the Palestinian people on this land," Naim said. In a meeting with hostage families Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he accepted the deal but was not willing to end the war before he had achieved his goal of "eliminating Hamas." The deal also has to gain the backing of his cabinet, which is dominated by ministers from the far-right parties that make up Netanyahu's coalition government. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the ultranationalist Jewish Power party, took to social media Friday to address Netanyahu directly, saying Hamas was not serious about a deal and urging an all-out military assault to end the matter once and for all. "Mr. Prime Minister, after Hamas rejected the deal proposal again, there is no longer any excuse for anyone to continue with this shuffling in Gaza. We have already missed enough opportunities. It is time to go in with all our might, to destroy, kill and get rid of Hamas," Ben-Gvir wrote on X.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aviv Geffen's Concert Featuring Art Garfunkel Fails To Stop While Houthis Launch Missiles At Israel
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) investigate the failure of security forces during a Tel Aviv concert as Houthis launched missiles. An Aviv Geffen concert, joined by American rock legend Art Garfunkel, reportedly continued despite the attack on Israel. A ballistic missile was launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis late May 29, as per reports. This triggered air raid sirens across central Israel, but Israeli singer Geffen's concert continued. As per Times of Israel, IDF says it received reports that attendees did not hear siren during concert. At the same time, about tens of thousand had gathered at Bloomfield Stadium for Israeli soccer cup finals. The game was halted for 10 minutes before resuming, as reported by local media. Watch-
Al Manar
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Wikoff 'Getting Impatient' with ‘Israel': Report
The Times of Israel reported on Thursday that the Washington meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Iran and Hamas captives earlier this week was 'uneasy.' The Israeli media outlet quoted an Israeli official as saying that Witkoff is getting impatient with 'Israel', especially around the 'drama.' The official pointed, meanwhile, to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's video on Monday in which he said he hoped to make an announcement regarding captives held in Gaza 'today or tomorrow.' News have been circulating in the last week over reported widening divisions between the US and the Zionist entity. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump engaged in a heated phone call last week over Iran's nuclear program. According to Israel's Channel 12 news, Trump told Netanyahu during their phone call that he wanted 'a diplomatic solution with the Iranians.' 'I believe in my ability to make a good deal,' he said, stressing that a possible arrangement would serve the interests of both sides. For its part, The Atlantic reported on Saturday that 'Trump's itinerary for his recent trip to the Middle East featured a glaring omission,' as the US president visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, but not the Zionist entity. 'By passing over the country, Trump gave a clear signal that Israel's concerns are not his top priority in the Middle East, and perhaps haven't been for some time,' the Atlantic reported.
