GAZA STRIP: A Hamas official said Sunday (May 5) the group's delegation for Gaza truce talks in Cairo was leaving for Qatar after a public disagreement with Israel intensified over demand
A Palestinian boy carries a water canister in Beit Lahia, the northern Gaza Strip, where the World Food Programme said 'there is famine' Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said"surrendering" to a demand to end the war would amount to defeat.
CIA director Bill Burns meanwhile was headed to Doha for"emergency" talks on mediation efforts with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, a source with knowledge of the discussions told AFP. Israel's military said air strikes over the past day killed several militants including three in central Gaza who took part in the October attack.
Thousands rallied in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv for the hostages held in Gaza, calling on the government to 'Bring them home' Netanyahu, whose coalition includes ultra-nationalist parties, faces regular protests at home, including thousands in Tel Aviv on Saturday night demanding a deal to bring home hostages still held in Gaza.
Previous negotiation efforts had stalled in part because of Hamas's demand for a lasting ceasefire and Netanyahu's vows to crush its remaining fighters in Rafah. At the start of the war, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said his country would impose a"complete siege" blocking food, water and other supplies.Israel in December reopened the southern Kerem Shalom border crossing for aid, but on Sunday the army said it was targeted with projectiles and"closed to the passage of humanitarian aid trucks".
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks; CIA chief also presentHopes are high that a pause in the war in Gaza may soon happen.
Read more »
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator QatarNegotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday (Apr 17).
Read more »
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': mediator QatarDOHA — Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages have stalled, Qatar's prime minister said on Wednesday (April 17).
Read more »
Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo as Israel pounds the Palestinian enclaveA Palestinian official said the Hamas delegation is determined to reach a deal "but not at any price".
Read more »
Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo, Israel pounds the Palestinian enclaveCAIRO: Hamas leaders held a second day of truce talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Sunday (May 5), with no apparent progress reported as the militant group maintained its demand that any agreement mu
Read more »
Israel waiting on Hamas on proposed halt to fighting before sending team to CairoJERUSALEM: Israel is waiting for Hamas to respond to proposals for a halt to the fighting in Gaza and a return of Israeli hostages before sending
Read more »