Hamas Drops Key Demand for Possible Ceasefire: Approval of U.S.-Backed Proposal Paves the Way for Phased Deal
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza — In a significant move towards de-escalating the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, Hamas has agreed to drop a critical demand that had been a major stumbling block in ceasefire negotiations. The militant group, which governs Gaza, announced on Monday […]