Militant organisation gives initial backing to plan for phased deal after ‘verbal commitments’ from mediators
Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza rose further on Saturday after reports that Hamas has given its initial approval of a new US-backed proposal for a phased deal.
Egyptian officials and representatives of the militant Islamist organisation confirmed Hamas had dropped a key demand that Israel commits to a definitive end to the war before any pause in hostilities, Reuters and the Associated Press reported.
Continue reading…Militant organisation gives initial backing to plan for phased deal after ‘verbal commitments’ from mediatorsHopes for a ceasefire in Gaza rose further on Saturday after reports that Hamas has given its initial approval of a new US-backed proposal for a phased deal.Egyptian officials and representatives of the militant Islamist organisation confirmed Hamas had dropped a key demand that Israel commits to a definitive end to the war before any pause in hostilities, Reuters and the Associated Press reported. Continue reading…