Hamas Accepts Egypt-Qatar Ceasefire; Israel Rejects Terms Amid Rafah Tensions

May 6, 2024, 05:22 PM

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, aiming to halt the seven-month-long conflict with Israel. The agreement was communicated by Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political bureau, through a phone call with Qatar's Prime Minister and Egypt's intelligence chief. This development follows Israel's order for the evacuation of about 100,000 residents from Rafah, anticipating a military operation. Israel, however, has rejected the ceasefire terms proposed.