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  • May 07, 2024
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HAMAS ACCEPTS CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL FOR GAZA AFTER ISRAEL ORDERS RAFAH EVACUATION

Why in the news?

Hamas accepts Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire; Israel silent. 100,000 Palestinians evacuated from Rafah amid looming ground invasion. Ceasefire details unclear.

source:BBC

About Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal:

  • Hamas announced acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to end the seven-month-long conflict with Israel in Gaza.
  • This announcement followed Israel’s evacuation order for 100,000 Palestinians from Rafah, signalling a potential ground invasion.
  • Israel has not yet commented on the ceasefire deal, and specifics of the proposal remain undisclosed.
  • The ceasefire, expected to occur in stages, may involve Hamas releasing hostages in exchange for Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza.
About Rafah Crossing:

  • Rafah Crossing is Gaza’s southernmost exit point, bordering Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
  • Controlled by Egypt, it’s the sole exit not leading to Israeli territory.
  • Gaza’s other crossings, Erez and Kerem Shalom, controlled by Israel, are closed.

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