Hamas has approved a new ceasefire plan for Gaza that would release five hostages to Israel in exchange for a 50-day truce, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators involved in the negotiations. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has submitted a counter-proposal, with hopes of reaching an agreement coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, as Israeli forces continue air strikes and ground operations in Gaza following the breakdown of a previous ceasefire in January.
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Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria call on Libyan parties to cease escalation, hold simultaneous elections – Middle East Monitor
Summary Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called for an immediate end to the escalation in Libya and urged for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections during a trilateral meeting in Cairo. The foreign ministers emphasized the need for restraint among Libyan parties amid renewed clashes in Tripoli, highlighting the importance of advancing Libya’s political process and unifying institutions. This meeting aims to reactivate a previously suspended tripartite coordination mechanism to support peace and stability in Libya, with...
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