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South China Morning Post
2 hours ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Israel to Hamas: accept Gaza hostage deal or be ‘annihilated'
Israel on Friday said Hamas must accept a hostage deal in Gaza or 'be annihilated', as US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement was 'very close'. It came amid dire conditions on the ground, with the UN warning that Gaza's entire population was at risk of famine. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Hamas must agree to a ceasefire proposal presented by US envoy Steve Witkoff or be destroyed, after the Palestinian militant group said the deal failed to satisfy its demands. '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.' Israel has repeatedly said that the destruction of Hamas was a key aim of the war. Palestinians wait in long queues to receive pots of food distributed by charitable organizations in Nuseirat Palestinian refugee camp. Photo: dpa Negotiations to end nearly 20 months of war in Gaza have so far failed to achieve a breakthrough, with Israel resuming operations in March following a short-lived truce.
Russia Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Kremlin responds to Ukraine's criticism of peace proposal
Ukraine's demands that Russia 'immediately' delivers its draft roadmap for ceasefire talks are undermining diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Delegations from both countries are expected to meet soon to discuss their respective proposals for a truce. Moscow yesterday proposed a meeting in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the drafts. In response, Ukrainian officials criticized Moscow for not sharing its document ahead of time, accusing Russia of stalling the talks process. 'Demanding [to see the Russian document] immediately is just unconstructive. They should either confirm they are prepared for talks or say otherwise,' Peskov told reporters on Thursday during a regular briefing. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Kiev's lead negotiator, said on Wednesday that he had already sent Ukraine's draft to Moscow and claimed Russia was delaying its response. Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga echoed the sentiment, insisting Russia should 'immediately submit their proposals for our consideration.' Umerov also repeated Ukraine's call for 'a full and unconditional ceasefire.' Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, said on Wednesday that he had contacted Umerov to finalize the date and venue for an exchange of memorandums. The next round of talks would also involve 'substantive discussion of each point of the package agreement on a future ceasefire,' he added. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov later confirmed that Moscow's document is ready, ahead of a proposed resumption of talks, sparking the complaints from Kiev. Peskov said that Kiev had yet to formally confirm participation in the meeting. Ukrainian officials previously insisted upon a 30-day pause in hostilities as a precondition for negotiations. Russia rejected the proposal, arguing it would give Kiev time to regroup militarily. Ukraine later revised its position after the administration of US President Donald Trump stated that it saw direct Russia-Ukraine talks as the next logical step toward a peace settlement. While pursuing diplomacy, Ukraine has also urged its Western backers to impose additional sanctions over Russia's refusal to accept an immediate ceasefire and has also intensified long-range strikes inside Russian territory.
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
ANDREW NEIL: Donald Trump promised the US a golden age but, so far, it's only his family that are enriching themselves. With polls tumbling and Putin playing him like a fiddle, I fear what will come next
It never seems to rain but it pours these days for Donald Trump. This week, not one but two US courts ruled that he had misused emergency powers to impose tariffs on whatever took his fancy, thereby blowing a massive hole in what has been the signature policy of his second administration so far. Last weekend, his Kremlin pal, President Putin, responded to his pleas for a Ukrainian ceasefire and peace talks by raining down scores of missiles and hundreds of drones on various Ukrainian cities.
Bloomberg
5 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Israel Accepts New US Gaza Truce Plan as Hamas Remains Wary
Israel accepted a US ceasefire proposal for Gaza that Israeli officials familiar with the matter said would involve a 60-day pause in fighting and restore United Nations-led aid distribution to the Palestinian territory. The White House said Thursday that Israel had signed off on the terms of the offer before it was submitted to Hamas, though didn't give details on its contents. Two Israeli officials confirmed that decision.
ABC News
6 hours ago
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- ABC News
UN see Gaza at risk of famine
Hamas says it is still considering its official response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza as concerns about aid deliveries continue.
