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Hamas says it has agreed to a new Gaza ceasefire proposal as mediators from Qatar and Egypt push to renew talks ahead of a major Israeli assault on Gaza City.
More and more Palestinians are calling on Hamas to step down and end the war with Israel that has devastated their home land, with the terror group allegedly executing its critics, according to
Hamas gave initial approval for a U.S.-backed phased cease-fire plan. In Gaza, officials say an Israeli airstrike on a shelter killed at least 16 people.
Many human rights groups and protesters are calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The U.S. and Israel are both opposed to one, but appear far apart on the question of humanitarian pauses.
Israel had accepted a similar ceasefire package presented last month by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, but as the Gaza City offensive progresses, it