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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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The Associated Press

Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire deal

  • Hamas has announced its acceptance of a new ceasefire proposal put forward by Arab mediators for the Gaza Strip.
  • Gaza's Health Ministry reports the Palestinian death toll from the conflict has surpassed 62,000, with over 156,000 wounded.
  • US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about the ongoing negotiations, saying that the remaining hostages held by Hamas would only be returned once the group is “confronted and destroyed”.
  • Israel said its positions on the ceasefire talks remain unchanged, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to continue the war until all hostages are returned and Hamas is disarmed.
  • Concerns about a worsening humanitarian catastrophe persist, with Amnesty International accusing Israel of a deliberate starvation campaign.

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