Hamas officials meet to discuss proposed Gaza ceasefire deal

04/07/2025 07:33 The Guardian

Militant group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USMiddle East crisis – live updatesHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials met on Thursday in Istanbul to discuss the ceasefire proposals and later issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response. Continue reading...

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04/07/2025 13:19 The Guardian

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04/07/2025 12:00 The Guardian

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04/07/2025 11:10 The Guardian

Russian drone attack on Kyiv injures 14, triggers multiple fires, mayor says

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04/07/2025 09:49 The Guardian

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04/07/2025 09:01 The Guardian

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04/07/2025 04:00 The Guardian

Australia news live: Victoria police warn drivers to be prepared after spate of snow rescues; no ransom request after cyber-attack, Qantas says

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Taliban praise Russia’s ‘brave decision’ to recognise their rule in Afghanistan

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03/07/2025 21:28 The Guardian

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03/07/2025 16:16 The Guardian

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03/07/2025 14:26 The Guardian

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03/07/2025 11:09 The Guardian

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03/07/2025 11:00 The Guardian

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03/07/2025 07:44 The Guardian

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02/07/2025 19:31 The Guardian

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