Tag: Palestinian Authority
-
Graphic executions in Gaza: Hamas asserts control amid clan rivalries
Graphic executions in Gaza surface amid Hamas consolidation A new, verified video from Gaza City has emerged showing what appears to be Hamas fighters carrying out executions in a public setting. The clip, which ABC NEWS Verify confirm-ed as authentic, shows several men forced to kneel in the Sabra neighbourhood while masked gunmen, some with…
-
Gaza Ceasefire Triumph: All Living Israeli Hostages Freed as Trump Attends Egypt Gaza Summit
All Israeli Hostages Freed as Gaza Ceasefire Holds In a landmark development, Hamas handed over the remains of two deceased hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza, as part of a broader exchange that culminated in the release of all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages. After more than two years in…
-
Who’s Attending Trump’s Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt—and Who Isn’t
Overview: A high-stakes gathering in Sharm El Sheikh As President Donald Trump heads to Egypt for a landmark Gaza peace summit, the guest list reads like a snapshot of current regional diplomacy. Co-hosted with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm El Sheikh, the summit aims to “end the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance…
-
Israel declares ceasefire in effect as Gaza troop withdrawal proceeds amid hostage-release plan
Ceasefire takes effect as Israeli forces withdraw from parts of Gaza Israel announced that its 72-hour ceasefire plan with Hamas is in effect as troops begin redeploying to new lines inside Gaza. The development marks a pivotal moment in a conflict that has wrought heavy casualties and widespread destruction. The Israeli military stressed it remains…
-
Muslim Nations Back Hamas Steps on Gaza Peace Plan, Urge Rapid Negotiations
Overview: Muslim states rally behind Hamas’s acceptance of a peace framework In a show of regional solidarity, several Muslim-majority countries welcomed Hamas’s recent steps toward a peace framework proposed by the United States, led by President Donald Trump. The coordinated response from foreign ministers of Pakistan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia,…
-
Hamas Acknowledges Part of Gaza Peace Plan, Signals Hostage Release in Tentative Accord
Summary of the Standoff and a Tentative Step Toward Peace A day of cautious optimism emerged as Hamas said it would release the last of the hostages taken during its 2023 attack on Israel, while also stating that the rest of the proposed U.S. peace plan would be subject to negotiation. The statement offered a…
-
What a Hidden Roadblock Could Undermine the Gaza Ceasefire Plan
Unspoken terms threaten the ceasefire agreement Hamas has signaled a willingness to engage with elements of a peace framework proposed by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It has accepted key concessions—agreeing to release remaining Israeli captives and to consider administration of Gaza by a technocratic panel. Yet, crucial questions remain…
-
What’s Left Unsaid in the Gaza Ceasefire Talks Could Undermine the Deal
Unspoken hurdles stare down the Gaza ceasefire As negotiations in Egypt push toward a potential ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, the public narrative focuses on hostage releases and a consent-based transition plan. Yet the concerns not openly voiced—about Palestinian agency, governance, and the durability of any pause in fighting—may ultimately decide whether the deal endures.…
-
What’s Unsaid Could Sink a Hamas-Israel Ceasefire
Introduction: A fragile agreement on a razor’s edge As ceasefire talks resume in Egypt, there is a growing chorus that the latest plan from US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could finally end Israel’s war on Gaza. Yet the messages Hamas has signaled—and what remains unsaid—raise serious questions about whether a…
-
Trump Gaza Peace Plan: Hamas Responds with Cautious Yes
Overview: A hesitant signal from Hamas The surprise moment in Gaza came as US President Donald Trump appeared to welcome Hamas’s response to a 20-point peace plan for the territory. On the surface, Hamas offered a qualified, almost disarmingly precise reply: yes to several core elements, but without a definitive endorsement of the plan in…