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Hamas claims it will keep fighting in Gaza unless a Palestinian state is established
Hamas claims it will keep fighting in Gaza unless a Palestinian state is established - Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions were not met by Israel
Arab States Call for Hamas to Disarm Amid Push for a Palestinian State
The surprise declaration, endorsed on Tuesday by the 22 member nations of the Arab League, also condemned Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, which set off the devastating war in Gaza. The statement came at a United Nations conference in New York on a two-state solution to end the decades-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages stalled last week. In the past few days, Arab governments have urged Hamas to disa
Arab states' call on Hamas to disarm may finally enable endgame in Gaza
This opens the door to an endgame in Gaza, where Hamas is finally gone, the Palestinian Authority reenters with regional international backing, and war gives way to rebuilding and diplomacy.
In a First, Arab Nations Want Hamas to Disarm
For the first time, all 22 Arab League nations have united to call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of Gaza, which the New York Times describes as an unprecedented move that could reshape the path toward a Palestinian state.
Hamas says Palestinian resistance will not stop until 'occupation' ends
A declaration issued on Tuesday by Saudi Arabia and France, backed by Egypt, Qatar and the Arab League, called for Hamas to disarm and hand over its weapons to the Palestinian Authority Hamas said Palestinian resistance will not stop until "the occupation" ends and an independent,

Why Israel and Hamas Won’t Stop Fighting

Another breakdown of negotiations shows neither side is ready for the 21-month war to end. A deadly hunger crisis is taking ...

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt join calls for Hamas to disarm and exit Gaza to end war with Israel

Arab nations — including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt — joined calls Tuesday for Hamas to disarm and give up its grip on ...
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Israel suspects Qatar behind Hamas 'starvation' propaganda campaign

Officials in Israel believe that Qatar is leading a Hamas propaganda campaign about "starvation in Gaza," which is receiving ...

Trump: Hamas surrender, hostage release is ‘fastest way’ to end Gaza war

President Donald Trump called on Hamas to surrender and release the remaining hostages, saying it would be the "fastest way" ...

Israel says it is considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with ...
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US ambassador to Israel Huckabee blasts Europe, praises Arab states on Hamas

Mike Huckabee condemned European states for recognising Palestine, while lauding Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt ...

Hamas pushes back on Trump and Witkoff's criticisms, demands US pressure Israel

Hamas issued a scathing statement in which it rejected U.S. criticism of its handling of negotiations aimed at ending the ...
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Trump envoy leaves Qatar without Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, is returning to the United States without securing a ceasefire ...
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How Do Israel and Hamas Negotiate in Qatar? - The New York Times

The chief Hamas negotiator is Khalil al-Hayya, a Hamas official based in Qatar. He served as a deputy to Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who helped plot the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

Trump admin official to meet with Israel, Qatar amid push for Gaza ceasefire

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet with Israeli and Qatari officials as the Trump administration works to secure a ...