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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Hamas accepts new ceasefire deal as Israeli occupation of Gaza City looms

Hamas has said it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as the threat of Israeli occupation looms.

The deal would include a 60 day truce and the release of half of the remaining hostages taken by the terror group on 7 October, 2023. A source close to the talks told Reuters that, unlike previous rounds, Hamas accepted the proposal with no further demands.

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