Hamas says delegation heading to Cairo for truce talks
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Hamas announced that its delegation will travel to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza ceasefire talks with a "positive spirit". The delegation will respond to a proposal to halt the fighting for 40 days and exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Hamas is determined to achieve an agreement that fulfills their demands for a complete cessation of aggression, withdrawal of occupation forces, return of the displaced, relief and reconstruction, and a serious exchange deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to crush Hamas fighters in the city of Rafah, which is packed with displaced civilians. Hamas accuses Netanyahu of trying to derail the proposed truce and hostage release deal. The World Health Organization expressed deep concern about a full-scale military operation in Rafah, warning of a potential bloodbath and the inability of the broken health system to cope with a surge in casualties. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in the deaths of over 1,170 people, mostly civilians, and the taking of hostages. Israel's retaliatory campaign has killed at least 34,622 people in Gaza, mostly women and children. Pro-Palestinian protests have spread to campuses in the US, UK, France, Mexico, Australia, and elsewhere. Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel to force a ceasefire and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. Yemen's Huthi rebels announced they would extend their attacks on Israel-bound shipping to the Mediterranean. Israel's siege has pushed many in Gaza to the brink of famine. Aid deliveries have improved slightly, but the threat of famine remains. Israeli human rights groups have taken Israel to court over restrictions on aid to Gaza, arguing that the government has not met its obligations. The US-based charity World Central Kitchen has resumed operations in Gaza after suspending them due to Israeli drone strikes. Several Arab and Western governments have airdropped aid into northern Gaza. One person was killed and several injured when they were hit by falling pallets.
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https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/05/04/world/americas-emea/hamas-says-delegation-heading-to-cairo-for-truce-talks/1944643
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