Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:38pm on 06 May 2024,Monday International
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has informed mediators Qatar and Egypt of the group's acceptance of their ceasefire proposal for Gaza amid escalating tensions over Israel's planned invasion of Rafah. Talks stalled over the weekend due to disagreements, exacerbated by a Hamas rocket attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. Residents of eastern Rafah were instructed to evacuate, raising concerns over the humanitarian impact. US President Joe Biden reiterated concerns to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conflict has claimed thousands of lives since its inception in October.
