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Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward.

"Today Hamas has received the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal presented to the Egyptian and the Qatari mediators on April 13," Khalil Al-Hayya, who is currently based in Qatar, said in a statement released by the group.

Six months into the conflict with Israel in Gaza, negotiations remains deadlock. Hamas is firm in its demand that any agreement must include an end to the war.&nbsp;

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It is worth mentioning, an Egyptian delegation visited Israel on Friday (Apr 26) for discussions with Israeli officials to find a way to resume talks to end the war. They are also seeking to secure the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during the attack on Israeli towns on October 7, according to an official briefed on the meetings.

Speaking&nbsp;on condition of anonymity, the official said Israel had no new proposals to make, although it was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages would be released by Hamas, instead of the 40 previously under discussion.

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However on Thursday (Apr 25), the United States and 17 other countries urged Hamas to release all of its hostages as a way to help end the crisis.&nbsp;

Despite international pressure, Hamas has vowed not to give in. However, in a statement released on Friday, the group said it is open to any ideas or proposals that consider the needs and rights of our people. 
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday he saw fresh momentum in talks to end the war and return the remaining hostages.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-hostage-says-hamas-captor-proposed-her-for-marriage-he-gave-me-a-ring-715371">Israeli hostage says Hamas captor proposed her for marriage; ‘he gave me a ring’</a>&nbsp;

According to reports, Israel told the Egyptian mediators that it was ready to give hostage negotiations one last chance to reach a deal with Hamas before moving forward with an invasion of Rafah.

On October 7, Hamas fighters stormed Israeli towns, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of 253 hostages. In response, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas through an offensive that has caused the deaths of over 34,000 Palestinians, according to reports.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward.

Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward. "Today Hamas has received the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal presented to the Egyptian and the Qatari mediators on April 13," Khalil Al-Hayya, who is currently based in Qatar, said in a statement released by the group. Six months into the conflict with Israel in Gaza, negotiations remains deadlock. Hamas is firm in its demand that any agreement must include an end to the war. Also read: It could take over 14 years to clear debris in war-ravaged Gaza It is worth mentioning, an Egyptian delegation visited Israel on Friday (Apr 26) for discussions with Israeli officials to find a way to resume talks to end the war. They are also seeking to secure the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas during the attack on Israeli towns on October 7, according to an official briefed on the meetings. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said Israel had no new proposals to make, although it was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages would be released by Hamas, instead of the 40 previously under discussion. Also read: Premature baby rescued from dead mother’s womb in Gaza dies However on Thursday (Apr 25), the United States and 17 other countries urged Hamas to release all of its hostages as a way to help end the crisis. Despite international pressure, Hamas has vowed not to give in. However, in a statement released on Friday, the group said it is open to any ideas or proposals that consider the needs and rights of our people. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday he saw fresh momentum in talks to end the war and return the remaining hostages. Also read: Israeli hostage says Hamas captor proposed her for marriage; ‘he gave me a ring’ According to reports, Israel told the Egyptian mediators that it was ready to give hostage negotiations one last chance to reach a deal with Hamas before moving forward with an invasion of Rafah. On October 7, Hamas fighters stormed Israeli towns, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of 253 hostages. In response, Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas through an offensive that has caused the deaths of over 34,000 Palestinians, according to reports. (With inputs from agencies)

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The famous Mona Lisa portrait by Leonardo da Vinci could now have a room of its own in the Louvre, Paris.

The museum's president announced the move on Saturday (Apr 27) stating that this would provide the visitors a better experience especially the ones who visit the Louvre for the iconic painting alone.

"It's always frustrating when you don't give visitors the best possible reception, and that is the case for the Mona Lisa," Laurence des Cars was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.

"A better solution seems necessary to me today," she added.

She further said that the Louvre was in contact with the culture ministry about potential solutions.

The Louvre, which is the world's most popular museum, in the year 2023, welcomed over nine million visitors.

Des Cars said that nearly 80 per cent of the visitors brave the massive crowd to get a glimpse of the iconic portrait or capture selfies showing Mona Lisa's mysterious smile.&nbsp;

The Mona Lisa currently shares space with the Louvre's biggest painting, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese along with other works by 16th-century Venetian masters in the the museum's Salle des Etats (State Room).

The portrait is displayed in a protective glass case.

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<h2>Protesters splash soup at iconic Mona Lisa painting&nbsp;</h2>

Earlier this year, protesters splashed soup on the bullet-proof glass safeguarding the Mona Lisa demanding the right to "healthy and sustainable food".

Two women had hurled&nbsp;orange and red soup onto the clear casing protecting the famous artwork displayed in France's capital city causing a commotion.

The unprecedented act resulted in gasps from the crowd, who were undoubtedly shocked and surprised by the sudden turn of events.

"What is more important? Art or the right to healthy and sustainable food," the activists asked, standing in front of the painting and speaking in turn.

"Your agricultural system is sick. Our farmers are dying at work," they said before security staff evacuated the room.

Both the activists were later detained by the police.

(With inputs from agencies)

The famous Mona Lisa portrait by Leonardo da Vinci could now have a room of its own in the Louvre, Paris. The museum's president announced the move on Saturday (Apr 27) stating that this would provide the visitors a better experience especially the ones who visit the Louvre for the iconic painting alone.

The famous Mona Lisa portrait by Leonardo da Vinci could now have a room of its own in the Louvre, Paris. The museum's president announced the move on Saturday (Apr 27) stating that this would provide the visitors a better experience especially the ones who visit the Louvre for the iconic painting alone. "It's always frustrating when you don't give visitors the best possible reception, and that is the case for the Mona Lisa," Laurence des Cars was quoted as saying by news agency AFP. "A better solution seems necessary to me today," she added. She further said that the Louvre was in contact with the culture ministry about potential solutions. The Louvre, which is the world's most popular museum, in the year 2023, welcomed over nine million visitors. Des Cars said that nearly 80 per cent of the visitors brave the massive crowd to get a glimpse of the iconic portrait or capture selfies showing Mona Lisa's mysterious smile. The Mona Lisa currently shares space with the Louvre's biggest painting, The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese along with other works by 16th-century Venetian masters in the the museum's Salle des Etats (State Room). The portrait is displayed in a protective glass case. Also read: French President Emmanuel Macron warns Europe 'could die', calls for stronger defence Protesters splash soup at iconic Mona Lisa painting Earlier this year, protesters splashed soup on the bullet-proof glass safeguarding the Mona Lisa demanding the right to "healthy and sustainable food". Two women had hurled orange and red soup onto the clear casing protecting the famous artwork displayed in France's capital city causing a commotion. The unprecedented act resulted in gasps from the crowd, who were undoubtedly shocked and surprised by the sudden turn of events. "What is more important? Art or the right to healthy and sustainable food," the activists asked, standing in front of the painting and speaking in turn. "Your agricultural system is sick. Our farmers are dying at work," they said before security staff evacuated the room. Both the activists were later detained by the police. (With inputs from agencies)

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