Hamas Offers Truce and Political Transformation The Islamist group is willing to lay down its arms and form a political party A top Hamas political official, Khalil al-Hayya, revealed that the group is open to a truce with Israel that lasts for five years or more. However, the conditions for this truce include the establishment … Read more
President Joe Biden hopes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire by next week New York, AP President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Monday for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to end hostilities and secure the release of remaining hostages by early next week. Biden, speaking in New York after a taping of NBC’s “Late Night With … Read more
Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Result in Dozens of Casualties RAFAH, Gaza Strip – The U.S. government plans to veto another draft U.N. cease-fire resolution amid a dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza. Israeli strikes conducted overnight and into Sunday have reportedly killed at least 18 people, according to eyewitnesses and medical sources. Meanwhile, the Israeli … Read more
Israel Must Have a Plan to Protect Civilians in Potential Gaza Operation, President Biden Warns RAFAH, Gaza Strip – U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a potential military operation in the Gaza Strip town of Rafah. Biden emphasized the importance of having a “credible and executable” plan … Read more