Hamas, Israel and Gaza

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Deadly Israeli strikes mar Gaza Eid celebrations as Netanyahu says pressure on Hamas is ‘working’
Israeli airstrikes on a tent and home housing displaced people in southern Gaza has killed 10 people, including children, as Palestinians observed the first day of Eid-al-Fitr, rescuers said.
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a family of 6 and a Hamas spokesman in Gaza
Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza last week and has been pounding Gaza with airstrikes since, killing more than 800 people. Israel has vowed to escalate the offensive if Hamas does not release hostages, disarm and leave the territory.
Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua killed in Israeli airstrike, Hamas media say
Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif Al-Qanoua is the latest group figure to be killed since Israel resumed its operations in the enclave.

Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal

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Hamas agrees to Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel counters
Hamas has agreed to a new Egyptian proposal to release 5 hostages, including the American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, a Hamas source tells CNN. Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya said in a televised address on Saturday that the militant group had engaged “positively” with the draft deal sent by Egyptian mediators and accepted its terms.
Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to pressure Hamas after ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Sunday to step up pressure on Hamas in Gaza while continuing negotiations to secure the release of hostages and working to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's "voluntary emigration" plan.
Hamas says it accepts a new Gaza ceasefire proposal but Israel makes a counter-offer
CAIRO (AP) — The Hamas militant group said Saturday it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel said it has made a counter-proposal in “full coordination” with the third mediator, the United States.
Freed Israeli hostages Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel, Tal Shoham describe horrors of being held captive by Hamas
Ongoing Israeli bombing in Gaza is jeopardizing the lives of the hostages still held by Hamas, freed captives say. They're ...
Hamas accepts new hostage deal, which Israel counters with demand for additional captives: reports
At least five hostages could be freed from Hamas’ clutches under new cease-fire negotiations, which come as tens of thousands ...
With Trump's blessing, Israel has Hamas terrorists on back foot: 'Operating in survival mode'
Israel resumes Gaza offensive with U.S. support, targeting Hamas leadership as hostage talks stall and military pressure ...
Israel considers massive new ground offensive in Gaza as it ramps up pressure on Hamas
Israel is making plans for a potential major ground offensive in Gaza that would involve sending tens of thousands of troops ...