As the ceasefire talks between<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/israel-0" rel="dofollow"> Israel</a> and Hamas reach the final stage, an Israeli diplomatic official accused the Palestinian militant group of making up false claims to try and avoid finalising a ceasefire hostage release deal, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Hamas is making false claims that Israel added new conditions to the negotiations &mdash; in order to avoid executing the agreement,&rdquo; the source told diplomatic reporters.
The Israeli and Arab mediators have pointed out that a deal is hours or days away from being signed in Qatar; however, no final agreement has been announced yet.&nbsp;
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The Palestinian militant group has reportedly accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday for the deal.&nbsp;
The war began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1200 people and taking around 250 hostages. Following the attack, Israel retaliated with attacks on the Gaza Strip, and killed more than 64,000 people, according to a study published in The Lancet.&nbsp;
Officials from the US and Arab countries have also been key players in the ongoing negotiations.&nbsp;
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<h2>IDF hits over 50 terror targets in Gaza</h2>
The Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes on more than 50 terror targets in the Gaza Strip over the past day, the military said.&nbsp;
The military further said that one of the strikes which was launched overnight, targeted a prominent terror operative who was operating out of a former school in Gaza City.
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Further, other strikes hit Hamas operatives in Khan Younis and Deir-al-Balah, in Southern and central Gaza respectively, the IDF said.&nbsp;
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World: The Israeli and Arab mediators have pointed out that a deal is hours or days away from being signed in Qatar; however, no final agreement has been announced yet. 

As the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas reach the final stage, an Israeli diplomatic official accused the Palestinian militant group of making up false claims to try and avoid finalising a ceasefire hostage release deal, The Times of Israel reported. “Hamas is making false claims that Israel added new conditions to the negotiations — in order to avoid executing the agreement,” the source told diplomatic reporters. The Israeli and Arab mediators have pointed out that a deal is hours or days away from being signed in Qatar; however, no final agreement has been announced yet. Also read: Gaza truce: Know what's in the draft as Israel-Hamas talks enter final stage The Palestinian militant group has reportedly accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday for the deal. The war began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1200 people and taking around 250 hostages. Following the attack, Israel retaliated with attacks on the Gaza Strip, and killed more than 64,000 people, according to a study published in The Lancet. Officials from the US and Arab countries have also been key players in the ongoing negotiations. Also read: Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report IDF hits over 50 terror targets in Gaza The Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes on more than 50 terror targets in the Gaza Strip over the past day, the military said. The military further said that one of the strikes which was launched overnight, targeted a prominent terror operative who was operating out of a former school in Gaza City. Also read: Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging truce deal with Israel: Report Further, other strikes hit Hamas operatives in Khan Younis and Deir-al-Balah, in Southern and central Gaza respectively, the IDF said. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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The talks between Israel and Hamas on the ceasefire agreement and hostages deal are in the final stages, as the Palestinian militant group has reportedly accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday for the deal.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, an Israeli official said that progress was made, however, the details were still being finalised.&nbsp;
The war began after the Hamas group attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1200 people and taking around 250 hostages.&nbsp;
Following the attack, Israel retaliated with attacks on the Gaza Strip, and killed more than 64,000 people, according to a study published in The Lancet.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-accepts-draft-agreement-for-gaza-ceasefire-hostage-deal-awaits-israels-approval-report-8621263" rel="dofollow">Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report</a>
The officials from the US, as well as Arab countries, have also been playing a key role in the ongoing negotiations.&nbsp;
<h2>What is there in the agreement?</h2>
The Gaza ceasefire agreement is a three-phase plan, based on a framework laid by US President Joe Biden in June 2024.&nbsp;
The first phase would last for six weeks and include a "full and complete ceasefire," the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza, and the release of 33 Israeli hostages on October 7 by the Hamas group, including women, the elderly, and the wounded, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;
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Moreover, by the end of the first phase, all civilian captives, including living or dead, would have been released, according to the Associated Press.&nbsp;
The second phase plan would be negotiated during phase one. According to an Associated Press report, "Those details remain difficult to resolve &mdash; and the deal does not include written guarantees that the ceasefire will continue until a deal is reached. That leaves the potential for Israel to resume its military campaign after the first phase ends.&rdquo;
16 days after the agreement takes effect, negotiations will begin for the second phase.&nbsp;
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In the second phase, Hamas would release the remaining living hostages, mainly males and soldiers, in exchange for more prisoners and the "complete withdrawal" of Israeli forces from Gaza.&nbsp;
Lastly, in the third phase, any final remains of hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families.&nbsp;
Moreover, Israel will not fully withdraw its troops from Gaza until all hostages have been returned to their families. The Israeli troops will stay in the border perimeter to defend Israeli border towns and villages.&nbsp;
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Further, as per the agreement, the unarmed residents of North Gaza would be allowed to return home. The Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza will also begin its operations for facilitating the passage of humanitarian cases.&nbsp;
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World, Middle East, Trending: The Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire agreement is a three-phase plan based on a framework laid by US President Joe Biden in June 2024. 

The talks between Israel and Hamas on the ceasefire agreement and hostages deal are in the final stages, as the Palestinian militant group has reportedly accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday for the deal. Meanwhile, an Israeli official said that progress was made, however, the details were still being finalised. The war began after the Hamas group attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1200 people and taking around 250 hostages. Following the attack, Israel retaliated with attacks on the Gaza Strip, and killed more than 64,000 people, according to a study published in The Lancet. Also read: Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report The officials from the US, as well as Arab countries, have also been playing a key role in the ongoing negotiations. What is there in the agreement? The Gaza ceasefire agreement is a three-phase plan, based on a framework laid by US President Joe Biden in June 2024. The first phase would last for six weeks and include a "full and complete ceasefire," the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza, and the release of 33 Israeli hostages on October 7 by the Hamas group, including women, the elderly, and the wounded, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Also read: Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging truce deal with Israel: Report Moreover, by the end of the first phase, all civilian captives, including living or dead, would have been released, according to the Associated Press. The second phase plan would be negotiated during phase one. According to an Associated Press report, "Those details remain difficult to resolve — and the deal does not include written guarantees that the ceasefire will continue until a deal is reached. That leaves the potential for Israel to resume its military campaign after the first phase ends.” 16 days after the agreement takes effect, negotiations will begin for the second phase. Also read: Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of being finalised In the second phase, Hamas would release the remaining living hostages, mainly males and soldiers, in exchange for more prisoners and the "complete withdrawal" of Israeli forces from Gaza. Lastly, in the third phase, any final remains of hostages who have been killed would be returned to their families. Moreover, Israel will not fully withdraw its troops from Gaza until all hostages have been returned to their families. The Israeli troops will stay in the border perimeter to defend Israeli border towns and villages. Also read: 'Breakthrough,' Qatar presents Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft to Israel, Hamas Further, as per the agreement, the unarmed residents of North Gaza would be allowed to return home. The Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza will also begin its operations for facilitating the passage of humanitarian cases. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/israel-hamas-ceasefire" rel="dofollow">ceasefire </a>in the Gaza Strip, and the release of dozens of hostages, The Times of Israel reported citing two officials involved in the ongoing talks.&nbsp;
This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators.&nbsp;
An Israeli official said that progress had been made, but, the details are still being finalised.&nbsp;
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An Egyptian official and a Hamas official confirmed the authenticity of the copy of the proposed agreement obtained by The Associated Press.&nbsp;
Moreover, the plan is still needed to be submitted to Israel's cabinet for final approval.&nbsp;
<h2>Talks in 'final stages'</h2>
Qatar's foreign ministry said that the negotiations in Doha for the Gaza truce and hostage release deal are in their "final stages", adding that the most obstacles had been overcome.&nbsp;
The ministry further said that this would lead to an agreement very soon.&nbsp;
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"We do believe that we are at the final stages&hellip; certainly we are hopeful that this would lead very soon to an agreement,&rdquo; foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari tells a news conference, adding that &ldquo;until there is an announcement&hellip; we shouldn&rsquo;t be over-excited about what&rsquo;s happening right now," the ministry stated.&nbsp;
"During the past months, there were underlying issues, major issues between the two parties unresolved. These issues were resolved during the talks in the past couple of weeks, and therefore we have reached a point where the major issues that were preventing a deal from happening were addressed."
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<h2>Deal 'could be' made today</h2>
A Palestinian source close to the talks told Reuters that "if all goes well", the deal can be finalised on Tuesday (Jan 14), The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Middle East: This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators, including Qatar. 

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has accepted a draft agreement on Tuesday (Jan 14) for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and the release of dozens of hostages, The Times of Israel reported citing two officials involved in the ongoing talks. This comes while Israel and Hamas are holding talks on the final ceasefire and hostage agreement, along with the Arab mediators. An Israeli official said that progress had been made, but, the details are still being finalised. Also read: Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of being finalised An Egyptian official and a Hamas official confirmed the authenticity of the copy of the proposed agreement obtained by The Associated Press. Moreover, the plan is still needed to be submitted to Israel's cabinet for final approval. Talks in 'final stages' Qatar's foreign ministry said that the negotiations in Doha for the Gaza truce and hostage release deal are in their "final stages", adding that the most obstacles had been overcome. The ministry further said that this would lead to an agreement very soon. Also read: Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging truce deal with Israel: Report "We do believe that we are at the final stages… certainly we are hopeful that this would lead very soon to an agreement,” foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari tells a news conference, adding that “until there is an announcement… we shouldn’t be over-excited about what’s happening right now," the ministry stated. "During the past months, there were underlying issues, major issues between the two parties unresolved. These issues were resolved during the talks in the past couple of weeks, and therefore we have reached a point where the major issues that were preventing a deal from happening were addressed." Also read: 'Breakthrough,' Qatar presents Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft to Israel, Hamas Deal 'could be' made today A Palestinian source close to the talks told Reuters that "if all goes well", the deal can be finalised on Tuesday (Jan 14), The Times of Israel reported. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas accepts draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal; awaits Israel's approval: Report

Warring sides Israel and Hamas were presented with a final draft of a truce deal, following a "breakthrough" on Monday (Jan 13).
Now two Israeli officials have said that the Palestinian group is expected to free 33 hostages in the first phase of the proposed ceasefire agreement, according to a CNN report.
During the talks in Doha, Qatar presented the draft to both Israel and Hamas.
The chiefs of Israel's Mossad and Shin Bet spy agencies and the Qatari prime minister were also present in the meeting.
A senior Israeli official on Monday said that Tel Aviv is hopeful that most of the 33 hostages are alive.&nbsp;
He further said that, during the initial 42-day ceasefire, it is expected that Hamas will release the mortal remains of the ones dead in captivity.
The official then said that Israel will immediately implement the truce deal once it is signed, as per CNN reports.
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<h2>Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of being finalised</h2>
Meanwhile, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday said that a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas was nearing completion.
Speaking at the State Department, Biden said, &ldquo;In the war between Israel and Hamas, we're on the brink of a proposal that I laid out in detail months ago finally coming to fruition.&rdquo;&nbsp;
House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan too echoed Biden's sentiment earlier in the day, suggesting a truce could be sealed within days. &ldquo;I'm not making a promise or prediction, but it is there for the taking and we are going to work to make it happen,&rdquo; Sullivan told reporters.
A Palestinian official close to Hamas also acknowledged that the current negotiations are the most &ldquo;serious and deep&rdquo; to date.
&ldquo;The current round of negotiations is the most serious and deep and has made significant progress,&rdquo; the official told AFP.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: During the talks in Doha, Qatar presented the draft to both Israel and Hamas. The chiefs of Israel's Mossad and Shin Bet spy agencies and the Qatari prime minister were also present in the meeting.

Warring sides Israel and Hamas were presented with a final draft of a truce deal, following a "breakthrough" on Monday (Jan 13). Now two Israeli officials have said that the Palestinian group is expected to free 33 hostages in the first phase of the proposed ceasefire agreement, according to a CNN report. During the talks in Doha, Qatar presented the draft to both Israel and Hamas. The chiefs of Israel's Mossad and Shin Bet spy agencies and the Qatari prime minister were also present in the meeting. A senior Israeli official on Monday said that Tel Aviv is hopeful that most of the 33 hostages are alive. He further said that, during the initial 42-day ceasefire, it is expected that Hamas will release the mortal remains of the ones dead in captivity. The official then said that Israel will immediately implement the truce deal once it is signed, as per CNN reports. Also read: 'Breakthrough,' Qatar presents Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft to Israel, Hamas Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of being finalised Meanwhile, outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday said that a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas was nearing completion. Speaking at the State Department, Biden said, “In the war between Israel and Hamas, we're on the brink of a proposal that I laid out in detail months ago finally coming to fruition.” House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan too echoed Biden's sentiment earlier in the day, suggesting a truce could be sealed within days. “I'm not making a promise or prediction, but it is there for the taking and we are going to work to make it happen,” Sullivan told reporters. A Palestinian official close to Hamas also acknowledged that the current negotiations are the most “serious and deep” to date. “The current round of negotiations is the most serious and deep and has made significant progress,” the official told AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (7 January) issued a stern warning to Hamas, demanding the release of hostages before his inauguration on 20 January, 2025.

Donald Trump: All hell to break out if hostages not released by Jan 20

US President-elect Donald Trump, on Tuesday (Jan 7), reiterated his stark warning against Hamas stating that if the Palestinian militant group does not release hostages before the day he assumes office, which is Jan 20, "all hell will break out".
"All hell will break out. If those hostages aren't back, I don't want to hurt your negotiation, if they're not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East," Trump told reporters at a news conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
He said in response to one of the reporters who asked a question about the status of negotiations with Hamas concerning the release of American hostages by the Palestinian militant group.&nbsp;
Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Charles Witkoff said that they were on the verge of it.
"I believe we've been on the verge of it. I don't want to discuss sort of what's delayed it, no point in being negative in any way. But I think it's the president, his stature, what he's said he expects, the red lines he's put out there, that's driving this negotiation," Witkoff said.
"I don't want to say too much because I think they're doing a really good job back in Doha. I'm leaving tomorrow to go back to Doha. But I think that we've had some really great progress and I'm really hopeful that by the inauguration we'll have some good things to announce on behalf of the president." "I actually believe that we're working in tandem in a really good way, but it's the president, his reputation, the things that he has said that are driving this negotiation. So hopefully it'll all work out and we'll save some lives," he added highlighting that they were making a lot of progress.
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<h2>'Oct 7 attack should've never happened': Trump</h2>
Trump then stressed that the Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas should have never happened.
"It will not be good for Hamas and it will not be good frankly for anyone. All hell will break out. I don't have to say anymore, but that's what it is. They should have given them back a long time ago &mdash; they should have never taken them. There should have never been the attack of October 7th. People forget that, but there was and many people are killed," he said.
"They're no longer hostages. I have people from Israel and others calling, begging me to get &mdash; we had also people there from the United States just so you know. They're holding some so-called hostages from the US, but I've had mothers come to me and fathers crying, can I get the body of their son back? Can I get the body of their daughter back?" the US President-elect added.
"That beautiful girl where they threw her in the car, pulled her by her ponytail and threw her in the car like she was a sack of potatoes. I said, what happened to her? Sir, she's dead. Like a 19, 20-year-old, beautiful girl. The way they treated her," he said as he applauded his special envoy for the progress being made so far.
"I tell this, I don't want to hurt the negotiation. If the deal isn't done before I take office, which is now going to be two weeks, all hell will break out in the Middle East," Trump said.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Trump has issued warnings to Hamas several times to release hostages before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.

US President-elect Donald Trump, on Tuesday (Jan 7), reiterated his stark warning against Hamas stating that if the Palestinian militant group does not release hostages before the day he assumes office, which is Jan 20, "all hell will break out". "All hell will break out. If those hostages aren't back, I don't want to hurt your negotiation, if they're not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East," Trump told reporters at a news conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida. He said in response to one of the reporters who asked a question about the status of negotiations with Hamas concerning the release of American hostages by the Palestinian militant group. Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Charles Witkoff said that they were on the verge of it. "I believe we've been on the verge of it. I don't want to discuss sort of what's delayed it, no point in being negative in any way. But I think it's the president, his stature, what he's said he expects, the red lines he's put out there, that's driving this negotiation," Witkoff said. "I don't want to say too much because I think they're doing a really good job back in Doha. I'm leaving tomorrow to go back to Doha. But I think that we've had some really great progress and I'm really hopeful that by the inauguration we'll have some good things to announce on behalf of the president." "I actually believe that we're working in tandem in a really good way, but it's the president, his reputation, the things that he has said that are driving this negotiation. So hopefully it'll all work out and we'll save some lives," he added highlighting that they were making a lot of progress. Also read: Israel says Hamas has not given 'status of hostages' it is ready to free 'Oct 7 attack should've never happened': Trump Trump then stressed that the Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas should have never happened. "It will not be good for Hamas and it will not be good frankly for anyone. All hell will break out. I don't have to say anymore, but that's what it is. They should have given them back a long time ago — they should have never taken them. There should have never been the attack of October 7th. People forget that, but there was and many people are killed," he said. "They're no longer hostages. I have people from Israel and others calling, begging me to get — we had also people there from the United States just so you know. They're holding some so-called hostages from the US, but I've had mothers come to me and fathers crying, can I get the body of their son back? Can I get the body of their daughter back?" the US President-elect added. "That beautiful girl where they threw her in the car, pulled her by her ponytail and threw her in the car like she was a sack of potatoes. I said, what happened to her? Sir, she's dead. Like a 19, 20-year-old, beautiful girl. The way they treated her," he said as he applauded his special envoy for the progress being made so far. "I tell this, I don't want to hurt the negotiation. If the deal isn't done before I take office, which is now going to be two weeks, all hell will break out in the Middle East," Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump warns 'all hell will break out' if Hamas doesn't release hostages before Jan 20

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Hamas official Osama Hamdan threatened US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying that he would be prosecuted for his role in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=gaza+war+" rel="dofollow">Gaza war</a>, calling him "a partner in the war of extermination".&nbsp;
Hamas politburo member Hamdan stressed that Blinken's partnership in the crimes will be pursued legally, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
&ldquo;His statements are misleading and we do not trust them, and his partnership in the crimes against our people will be pursued legally,&rdquo; Hamdan threatened.&nbsp;
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US top diplomat Blinken, in an interview with The New York Times, blamed Hamas for the failure to reach a hostage release agreement with Israel.&nbsp;
&ldquo;What we&rsquo;ve seen time and again is Hamas not concluding a deal that it should have concluded,&rdquo; Blinken said.
&ldquo;Why there hasn&rsquo;t been a unanimous chorus around the world for Hamas to put down its weapons, to give up the hostages, to surrender &mdash; I don&rsquo;t know what the answer is to that. Israel, on various occasions, has offered safe passage to Hamas&rsquo;s leadership and fighters out of Gaza. Where is the world? Where is the world saying, Yeah, do that! End this! Stop the suffering of people that you brought on!,&rdquo; he said.
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Hamdan continued that negotiations with Israel have proven that the only way to achieve rights for the Palestinians is by force.&nbsp;
Moreover, Blinken said in the interview that the US does not believe that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, although he says that there were times when Israel was not &ldquo;doing enough&rdquo; to allow in humanitarian assistance.
Hamdan further stressed that Hamas is determined to stop the aggression, adding that "for the enemy to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and for relief and reconstruction to be without Israeli conditions."
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&ldquo;We hope that this will be achieved as soon as possible," Hamdan added.&nbsp;
<h2>Call for national committee to manage Gaza</h2>
Hamdan called for a "national committee" to manage Gaza and "block the path of every corrupt argument that seeks to oppress our people."&nbsp;
Notably, Hamas and Israel have been negotiating on the potential deal in Qatar, however, the progress has been slow.&nbsp;
Hamdan said Hamas hopes that Syria &ldquo;will remain in the position of resistance&rdquo; due to Israel&rsquo;s control of the Golan Heights and beyond. &ldquo;One of the most important values ​​launched by Al-Aqsa Flood [the Hamas name for the October 7, 2023, terror onslaught] is that peoples will not be liberated except through resistance.&rdquo;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | Middle East: Hamas politburo member Osama Hamdan stressed that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's partnership in the crimes will be pursued legally, The Times of Israel reported.

Hamas official Osama Hamdan threatened US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying that he would be prosecuted for his role in the Gaza war, calling him "a partner in the war of extermination". Hamas politburo member Hamdan stressed that Blinken's partnership in the crimes will be pursued legally, The Times of Israel reported. “His statements are misleading and we do not trust them, and his partnership in the crimes against our people will be pursued legally,” Hamdan threatened. Also read: US top diplomat Blinken warned Netanyahu, Biden would not visit Israel if he won't allow aid into Gaza US top diplomat Blinken, in an interview with The New York Times, blamed Hamas for the failure to reach a hostage release agreement with Israel. “What we’ve seen time and again is Hamas not concluding a deal that it should have concluded,” Blinken said. “Why there hasn’t been a unanimous chorus around the world for Hamas to put down its weapons, to give up the hostages, to surrender — I don’t know what the answer is to that. Israel, on various occasions, has offered safe passage to Hamas’s leadership and fighters out of Gaza. Where is the world? Where is the world saying, Yeah, do that! End this! Stop the suffering of people that you brought on!,” he said. Also read: West Asia crisis: Antony Blinken warns against triggering further conflicts in Syria Hamdan continued that negotiations with Israel have proven that the only way to achieve rights for the Palestinians is by force. Moreover, Blinken said in the interview that the US does not believe that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, although he says that there were times when Israel was not “doing enough” to allow in humanitarian assistance. Hamdan further stressed that Hamas is determined to stop the aggression, adding that "for the enemy to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and for relief and reconstruction to be without Israeli conditions." Also read: US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Lebanon’s PM amid rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions “We hope that this will be achieved as soon as possible," Hamdan added. Call for national committee to manage Gaza Hamdan called for a "national committee" to manage Gaza and "block the path of every corrupt argument that seeks to oppress our people." Notably, Hamas and Israel have been negotiating on the potential deal in Qatar, however, the progress has been slow. Hamdan said Hamas hopes that Syria “will remain in the position of resistance” due to Israel’s control of the Golan Heights and beyond. “One of the most important values launched by Al-Aqsa Flood [the Hamas name for the October 7, 2023, terror onslaught] is that peoples will not be liberated except through resistance.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas official threatens to take legal action against US diplomat Blinken for 'partnership' in Israeli crimes

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses confidence that a deal regarding hostages in Gaza will be reached soon, amid ongoing Israel-Hamas tensions.

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken 'confident' Gaza hostage deal to come soon

A Hamas official said the Palestinian militants were ready to free 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel. Watch this report for more details!

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Israel-Hamas War: 'Ready to release 34 Israeli hostages in first phase', says Hamas official

The latest Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed 12 people, including five in the Nuseirat refugee camp, four in the southern city of Khan Younis, and three in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. They say that at least 88 people had been killed in the past 24 hours. Watch in for more details!

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The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday (Jan 4) released a video of a hostage held captive in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack.
In the three-and-a-half-minute video shared by the armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, 19-year-old soldier Liri Albag called for the Israeli government to secure her release, according to news agency AFP reports.
According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which is a campaign group for the families of the ones held captive, Albag's family did not authorise publication of the video.
"We appeal to the prime minister, world leaders and all decision-makers: it's time to take decisions as if it were your own children there," the family released a statement.
Albag was abducted by the Palestinian militant group at the age of 18 at the Nahal Oz base on the Gaza border along with six other women conscripts.
Five of them still remain in captivity.
Hamas abducted 251 hostages during the 2023 attack, out of which 96 still remain in Gaza, and as per the Israeli military, 34 are dead.
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<h2>Israel says indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas resume in Qatar</h2>
Meanwhile, Israel on Saturday (Jan 4) confirmed that indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release with Hamas have resumed in Qatar.
Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that an Israeli delegation had travelled to Qatar to advance talks.
"Efforts are underway to free the hostages, notably the Israeli delegation which left yesterday (Friday) for negotiations in Qatar," said his office.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had given "detailed instructions for the continued negotiations," added the statement.
On Friday, Hamas also confirmed that the negotiations were poised to resume and said that it aims to "focus on ensuring the agreement leads to a complete cessation of hostilities (and) the withdrawal of occupation forces". Mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt have been engaged in mediation efforts for months. &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Israel on Saturday (Jan 4) confirmed that indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release with Hamas have resumed in Qatar.

The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday (Jan 4) released a video of a hostage held captive in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack. In the three-and-a-half-minute video shared by the armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, 19-year-old soldier Liri Albag called for the Israeli government to secure her release, according to news agency AFP reports. According to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which is a campaign group for the families of the ones held captive, Albag's family did not authorise publication of the video. "We appeal to the prime minister, world leaders and all decision-makers: it's time to take decisions as if it were your own children there," the family released a statement. Albag was abducted by the Palestinian militant group at the age of 18 at the Nahal Oz base on the Gaza border along with six other women conscripts. Five of them still remain in captivity. Hamas abducted 251 hostages during the 2023 attack, out of which 96 still remain in Gaza, and as per the Israeli military, 34 are dead. Also read: UN accuses Israel of 'flagrant violation' of ceasefire as Hezbollah warns patience running out Israel says indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas resume in Qatar Meanwhile, Israel on Saturday (Jan 4) confirmed that indirect negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release with Hamas have resumed in Qatar. Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that an Israeli delegation had travelled to Qatar to advance talks. "Efforts are underway to free the hostages, notably the Israeli delegation which left yesterday (Friday) for negotiations in Qatar," said his office. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had given "detailed instructions for the continued negotiations," added the statement. On Friday, Hamas also confirmed that the negotiations were poised to resume and said that it aims to "focus on ensuring the agreement leads to a complete cessation of hostilities (and) the withdrawal of occupation forces". Mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt have been engaged in mediation efforts for months. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Hamas releases video of teen Israeli hostage held in Gaza urging Netanyahu's govt to secure release

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Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 70 people over the last day, Palestinian medics said on Saturday, as mediators launched a new ceasefire push to end the 15-month-old war.
At least 17 of those who died were killed in airstrikes on two houses in Gaza City, the first of which destroyed the home of the Al-Ghoula family in the early hours, medics and residents said.

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Ryan Routh, who made an assasination bid on US President-elect Donald Trump offered to join the Palestinian militant group Hamas as a captive it was revealed in a letter from a jailhouse in Miami, where he is currently imprisoned and pending trial, according to the New York Post&nbsp;
The 58-year-old Routh is incarcerated in a federal prison in Miami pending trial for allegedly attempting to kill Trump.&nbsp;
Routh in a bizarre letter confirmed by the New York Post, expressed concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.&nbsp;
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"Will you go with me to Gaza and surrender to Hamas in exchange for a hostage life, please? Will you help me stop the killing of innocent children and families by offering yourself to restart the peace process and end this war?&rdquo; Routh asked in the letter.
Routh depicts himself as Alexander Hamilton from &ldquo;It's a Wonderful Life,&rdquo; who is highly obsessed with George Bailey.
Routh has been researching and reading about the life of founding father Hamilton, who worked as the first US treasury secretary from 1789 to 1795, "crying", over his passing in a battle with former Vice President Aaron Burr.&nbsp;
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Further, he linked himself to Bailey, the kindhearted banker portrayed by Jimmy Stewart in the Frank Capra Christmastime classic from 1946.&nbsp;
In his letter, Routh expressed his willingness to surrender to Gaza, stressing that he does not desire a world where "our neighbours struggle" around the world.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I feel as George Bailey, wondering if there is support and value in honor, dignity, righteousness, meek, modest, altruism, magnanimity, empathy, kindness, caring [and] sacrifice," he stated.&nbsp;
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The letter's envelope has Routh's name, his prison ID number, and prison return address, according to the New York Post.&nbsp;
Moreover, Routh's 31-year-old daughter Sara, also signed the letter and confirmed the letter's legitimacy, according to the New York Post.
As he expressed his "willingness to surrender" in Gaza, Routh said this would be merely to restart the peace talks.&nbsp;
He also expressed solidarity with the university students staging violent protests on campus in&nbsp; support of Hamas.
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&ldquo;It was extremely sad when our US leaders crushed the tent cities created by the University students for Gaza,&rdquo; Routh said, encouraging students to rebuild encampments at the &ldquo;edge of Gaza.&rdquo;
Routh was apprehended by federal agents on September 15 last year, with a semiautomatic rifle during a search at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In his letter, Routh expressed his willingness to surrender to Gaza, stressing that he does not desire a world where "our neighbours struggle" around the world. 

Ryan Routh, who made an assasination bid on US President-elect Donald Trump offered to join the Palestinian militant group Hamas as a captive it was revealed in a letter from a jailhouse in Miami, where he is currently imprisoned and pending trial, according to the New York Post The 58-year-old Routh is incarcerated in a federal prison in Miami pending trial for allegedly attempting to kill Trump. Routh in a bizarre letter confirmed by the New York Post, expressed concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Also read: US top diplomat Blinken warned Netanyahu, Biden would not visit Israel if they won't allow aid into Gaza "Will you go with me to Gaza and surrender to Hamas in exchange for a hostage life, please? Will you help me stop the killing of innocent children and families by offering yourself to restart the peace process and end this war?” Routh asked in the letter. Routh depicts himself as Alexander Hamilton from “It's a Wonderful Life,” who is highly obsessed with George Bailey. Routh has been researching and reading about the life of founding father Hamilton, who worked as the first US treasury secretary from 1789 to 1795, "crying", over his passing in a battle with former Vice President Aaron Burr. Also read: Biden administration proposes $8B arms sale to Israel: Report Further, he linked himself to Bailey, the kindhearted banker portrayed by Jimmy Stewart in the Frank Capra Christmastime classic from 1946. In his letter, Routh expressed his willingness to surrender to Gaza, stressing that he does not desire a world where "our neighbours struggle" around the world. “I feel as George Bailey, wondering if there is support and value in honor, dignity, righteousness, meek, modest, altruism, magnanimity, empathy, kindness, caring [and] sacrifice," he stated. Also read: Israeli delegation departs for Qatar to hold hostage deal talks with Hamas The letter's envelope has Routh's name, his prison ID number, and prison return address, according to the New York Post. Moreover, Routh's 31-year-old daughter Sara, also signed the letter and confirmed the letter's legitimacy, according to the New York Post. As he expressed his "willingness to surrender" in Gaza, Routh said this would be merely to restart the peace talks. He also expressed solidarity with the university students staging violent protests on campus in support of Hamas. Also read: Hamas police chief, deputy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza humanitarian zone “It was extremely sad when our US leaders crushed the tent cities created by the University students for Gaza,” Routh said, encouraging students to rebuild encampments at the “edge of Gaza.” Routh was apprehended by federal agents on September 15 last year, with a semiautomatic rifle during a search at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. (With inputs from agencies)

'Willing to surrender in Gaza': Trump's alleged shooter Routh wishes to become Hamas hostage in shocking letter

An Israeli delegation of "working-level negotiators" have departed Tel Aviv to attend talks in Qatar's capital Doha for further negotiations regarding a hostage agreement in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
Israeli Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=+Benjamin+Netanyahu+" rel="dofollow">Benjamin Netanyahu </a>said on Thursday (Jan 2) that he had okayed the delegation's departure to discuss a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;
"Netanyahu authorised a working-level delegation from the Mossad, Shin Bet, and IDF to continue negotiations in Doha," the Israeli PMO said in a statement.&nbsp;
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The Israeli delegation comprises Mossad, the country's intelligence agency; Shin Bet or the Israeli Security Agency, the intelligence, technological, and operational organisation of Israel; and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Moreover, a delegation from the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, is also expected to reach Doha to proceed with the negotiations.&nbsp;
<h2>Ceasefire-hostage talks reached an impasse</h2>
This comes amid the circulating reports that the ceasefire-hostage talks had reached an impasse.&nbsp;The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire and hostage deal have reached a dead end, Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal earlier this week.
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The mediators said that despite new hopes for their renewed talks, Israel-Hamas discussions to secure the deal have hit an impasse, adding that&nbsp;the deal is unlikely to be completed by the end of Biden's administration.&nbsp;
Following Netanyahu's approval to send a delegation to Qatar, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a civil, volunteer-based organisation, representing the families of the hostages, welcomes the decision, saying that the "window of opportunity" cannot be missed.&nbsp;
However, in November last year, Qatar stressed that it halted its role as a ceasefire mediator due to a lack of willingness by Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement.&nbsp;
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Lately, Israel and the Palestinian militant group have been blaming each other for not following the terms of the deal. Hamas said that Israel had set "new issues and conditions" on the terms of a deal and Netanyahu accused Hamas of "reneging on understandings."&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Jan 2) that he had okayed the delegation's departure to discuss a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement.

An Israeli delegation of "working-level negotiators" have departed Tel Aviv to attend talks in Qatar's capital Doha for further negotiations regarding a hostage agreement in the Gaza Strip, The Times of Israel reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday (Jan 2) that he had okayed the delegation's departure to discuss a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement. "Netanyahu authorised a working-level delegation from the Mossad, Shin Bet, and IDF to continue negotiations in Doha," the Israeli PMO said in a statement. Also read: Israel-Hamas hostage deal hit impasse; 'unlikely before end of Biden's term': Report The Israeli delegation comprises Mossad, the country's intelligence agency; Shin Bet or the Israeli Security Agency, the intelligence, technological, and operational organisation of Israel; and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Moreover, a delegation from the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, is also expected to reach Doha to proceed with the negotiations. Ceasefire-hostage talks reached an impasse This comes amid the circulating reports that the ceasefire-hostage talks had reached an impasse. The ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the ceasefire and hostage deal have reached a dead end, Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal earlier this week. Also read: Hamas police chief, deputy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza humanitarian zone The mediators said that despite new hopes for their renewed talks, Israel-Hamas discussions to secure the deal have hit an impasse, adding that the deal is unlikely to be completed by the end of Biden's administration. Following Netanyahu's approval to send a delegation to Qatar, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a civil, volunteer-based organisation, representing the families of the hostages, welcomes the decision, saying that the "window of opportunity" cannot be missed. However, in November last year, Qatar stressed that it halted its role as a ceasefire mediator due to a lack of willingness by Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement. Also read:Trump warns Hamas to 'let hostages come back soon' Lately, Israel and the Palestinian militant group have been blaming each other for not following the terms of the deal. Hamas said that Israel had set "new issues and conditions" on the terms of a deal and Netanyahu accused Hamas of "reneging on understandings." Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli delegation departs for Qatar to hold hostage deal talks with Hamas

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