Statement backing hostages-for-ceasefire deal described as ‘hopeful sign’ by US. Plus: Mexico’s anti-avocado militiasGood morning.A senior Hamas official has said Hamas accepts a UN security council ceasefire resolution that would lead to the release of the remaining hostages taken in the 7 October attack on Israel.What does the deal entail? The three-stage deal, proposed by Joe Biden, involves the release of all the remaining hostages, in return for Israel accepting steps towards a permanent ceasefire and the eventual withdrawal of its forces from Gaza – two key Hamas demands. A third phase would involve a major reconstruction effort.What does Israel think of the deal? Far-right Israeli cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich – on whom Benjamin Netanyahu is now reliant after the resignations of more moderate ministers at the weekend – said he would oppose any deal, calling it “collective suicide”. Continue reading…
Statement backing hostages-for-ceasefire deal described as ‘hopeful sign’ by US. Plus: Mexico’s anti-avocado militias
Good morning.
A senior Hamas official has said Hamas accepts a UN security council ceasefire resolution that would lead to the release of the remaining hostages taken in the 7 October attack on Israel.
What does the deal entail? The three-stage deal, proposed by Joe Biden, involves the release of all the remaining hostages, in return for Israel accepting steps towards a permanent ceasefire and the eventual withdrawal of its forces from Gaza – two key Hamas demands. A third phase would involve a major reconstruction effort.
What does Israel think of the deal? Far-right Israeli cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich – on whom Benjamin Netanyahu is now reliant after the resignations of more moderate ministers at the weekend – said he would oppose any deal, calling it “collective suicide”.
