Both parties have a history of making promises during negotiations, only for one side or the other to back out later
Hamas demands a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces in exchange for hostages
Hamas has confirmed it has passed a response to Israeli proposals to Egyptian and Qatari mediators
Israel and Hamas are on the brink of a potential ceasefire deal
Israeli negotiators must meet with political leadership to decide whether to enter detailed negotiations
Israel and Hamas are on the brink of a potential framework agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to an Israeli source. The source stated that Hamas has confirmed it has passed a response to Israeli proposals to Egyptian and Qatari mediators. However, Israeli negotiators must meet with political leadership to decide whether to enter detailed negotiations.
Hamas demands a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces in exchange for hostages. The group's political bureau member, Basem Naim, told CNN that Hamas has dealt positively with the proposals from mediators Qatar and Egypt. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh also reportedly held discussions with mediators regarding reaching an agreement to end the war in Gaza.
The Israeli government is under pressure to secure a deal as millions of Israelis have threatened to take to the streets if hostages are not released. The Hostage and Missing Families Forum warned that abandonment of efforts could result in widespread protests.
It's important to note that both parties have a history of making promises during negotiations, only for one side or the other to back out later. Therefore, it is crucial to remain skeptical and continue monitoring developments closely.
A ceasefire can have different meanings, but it generally involves a formal agreement that outlines details such as the geographical area covered, allowed military activities, and monitoring methods.
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Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City and Khan Younis
Fighting continues in Gaza despite diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement
At least 10 bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital following attacks on Khan Younis and Rafah
Unrelenting attacks continue in Shujayea neighbourhood of Gaza City
Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City and Khan Younis
An Israeli delegation has travelled to Qatar for talks on ceasefire and captive exchange proposal
Hamas presented new ideas to Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators for a ceasefire and captive-exchange deal
At least 38,011 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza since October 2020
US official described Hamas’ update as a ‘breakthrough'
Fighting continues in Gaza despite diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement
Israeli forces have been attacking Khan Younis, Rafah and northern Gaza City
At least 10 bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital following attacks on Khan Younis and Rafah
Unrelenting attacks continue in Shujayea neighbourhood of Gaza City
Qassam Brigades claimed their fighters had killed 10 Israeli soldiers in an ambush in Shujayea
Hezbollah targeted several Israeli military positions near the Lebanon-Israel border
Hamas delegation met with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah to discuss latest developments in negotiations and security and political developments in Gaza and the region
Nearly 500,000 people face ‘catastrophic’ hunger in Gaza
EU foreign policy chief and European Commissioner for Crisis Management warned that Israeli army orders for evacuation would worsen humanitarian crisis
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The author does not provide any counter-arguments or perspectives from Israel or other sources. Additionally, the article uses emotional manipulation by describing the situation as a 'humanitarian catastrophe' and 'catastrophic hunger', which can evoke strong emotions in readers.
Hezbollah later said in a statement that leader Hassan Nasrallah had met a Hamas delegation to discuss ‘the latest developments in the negotiations’ and ‘security and political developments’ in Gaza and the region.
At least 10 bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital following attacks on the two southern cities, hospital officials told Al Jazeera correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by stating that the US official described Hamas' update as a 'breakthrough'. This is not a logical fallacy on its own, but it can be misleading if taken out of context or used to manipulate the reader's perception. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Israel's actions in Gaza as 'demolishing entire blocks', which is an emotional appeal that does not provide any factual information about the extent or significance of the destruction.
]The US official described Hamas' update as a 'breakthrough'.[
Israel's military did not immediately comment on Hezbollah's claim. But fighting continued to rage in Gaza, with Israeli forces focusing their attacks on the southern cities of Khan Younis and Rafah and northern Gaza City. At least 10 bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital following attacks on the two southern cities, hospital officials told Al Jazeera correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum. He also reported 'unrelenting' attacks in Gaza City's Shujayea neighbourhood where he said the Israeli military has been 'demolishing entire blocks'.[
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The author Al Jazeera uses language that depicts the Israeli position as unwilling to make concessions and committed to eradicating Hamas. The article states 'Netanyahu has repeatedly said the war would not end until Hamas is “eradicated”.' This language implies a bias against Israel and a preference for Hamas.
Netanyahu has repeatedly said the war would not end until Hamas is “eradicated”.
Hamas and Israel are in talks to release Israeli hostages, including soldiers and remaining men, within a 16-day period after the first phase of the agreement.
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The proposal guarantees a temporary ceasefire, aid delivery, and withdrawal of Israeli troops as long as indirect talks continue to implement the second phase of the agreement.
Hamas has dropped its demand for a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement and will allow negotiations to achieve that throughout a first six-week phase.
The proposal could lead to a framework agreement if embraced by Israel and would end the nine-month-old war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli officials show signs of deal acceptance, with Mossad believing that the cabinet will approve the latest proposal for a ceasefire.
