Hamas Agrees to Send Delegation for Ceasefire Talks in Egypt: Critical Moment in Israel-Gaza Conflict Amidst Reconstruction Cost Estimates and Uncertainty
Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for ceasefire talks with Israel, indicating progress in international efforts to end the conflict.
Ceasefire negotiations have been ongoing for months, with signs of compromise reported recently.
However, the deal's success hinges on Israel's willingness to accept a ceasefire without achieving its goal of destroying Hamas.
The UN released a report stating that rebuilding all destroyed homes in Gaza will take until 2040 if the war ends immediately.
The text warns of the negative economic consequences of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which could last for generations.
A proposed ceasefire plan, put forward by US and Egyptian mediators and reportedly accepted by Israel, includes a six-week truce and partial hostage release, followed by negotiations for a "permanent calm" involving Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Hamas is demanding a full Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has expressed a positive attitude towards studying the proposal.
Hamas negotiators are set to travel to Cairo to continue discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The talks are being facilitated by Egypt and Qatar, with the hope of ending a conflict that has resulted in over 34,000 Palestinian deaths and caused widespread destruction, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
Additionally, the deal could prevent an Israeli attack on Rafah, where over half of Gaza's population has sought shelter.
This would be a significant turnaround as Israel has vowed to continue its military actions against Hamas since the group's attack on October 7.
The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, insists on maintaining a military presence and security control in Gaza after the war to prevent Hamas from rebuilding.
He has threatened to attack Rafah, which is reportedly Hamas' last stronghold in Gaza.
The ceasefire's outcome depends on Hamas' acceptance of the uncertainty regarding the final phases of the agreement and their concerns about the text's vague language regarding an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Hamas is pushing for a complete Israeli pullout from the territory.
Egypt has assured Hamas that the deal will end the war, but Hamas wants more specific language in the text.
An anonymous official spoke about ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, but optimism waned when Hamas official Osama Hamdan expressed skepticism on Al-Manar TV, warning that talks could end if Israel invades Rafah.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept the deal, stating that Israel had made significant compromises.
A ceasefire was needed as an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed at least five people, including a child.
The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas militants infiltrated southern Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths, mostly Israelis, and the capture of around 250 people, some of whom were released during a ceasefire in November.
The Israel-Hamas conflict began in October 2020 after militants from Hamas killed around 1,200 people in Israel, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250 hostages.
Hamas is still believed to be holding around 100 hostages and the remains of over 30 others.
The Israeli campaign in Gaza has resulted in widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis, with the UN warning that several hundred thousand Palestinians in northern Gaza are facing imminent famine.
Over 80% of the population has been displaced from their homes, and the productive economy has been destroyed, leading to a sharp rise in poverty among Palestinians.
The UN reports that the entire Palestinian economy, including both Gaza and the West Bank, has contracted 25.8% in 2024.
The text warns that if the ongoing conflict continues, the economic loss in the West Bank will reach 29% by July.
This is due to Israel's decision to cancel work permits for tens of thousands of laborers who relied on jobs inside Israel.
UNDP administrator Achim Steiner issued a warning of a "serious development crisis" in Gaza, which could negatively impact future generations.
The situation is expected to worsen even after the war ends.
However, the deal's success hinges on Israel's willingness to accept a ceasefire without achieving its goal of destroying Hamas.
The UN released a report stating that rebuilding all destroyed homes in Gaza will take until 2040 if the war ends immediately.
The text warns of the negative economic consequences of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which could last for generations.
A proposed ceasefire plan, put forward by US and Egyptian mediators and reportedly accepted by Israel, includes a six-week truce and partial hostage release, followed by negotiations for a "permanent calm" involving Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Hamas is demanding a full Israeli withdrawal and an end to the war.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has expressed a positive attitude towards studying the proposal.
Hamas negotiators are set to travel to Cairo to continue discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The talks are being facilitated by Egypt and Qatar, with the hope of ending a conflict that has resulted in over 34,000 Palestinian deaths and caused widespread destruction, leading to a humanitarian crisis.
Additionally, the deal could prevent an Israeli attack on Rafah, where over half of Gaza's population has sought shelter.
This would be a significant turnaround as Israel has vowed to continue its military actions against Hamas since the group's attack on October 7.
The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, insists on maintaining a military presence and security control in Gaza after the war to prevent Hamas from rebuilding.
He has threatened to attack Rafah, which is reportedly Hamas' last stronghold in Gaza.
The ceasefire's outcome depends on Hamas' acceptance of the uncertainty regarding the final phases of the agreement and their concerns about the text's vague language regarding an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Hamas is pushing for a complete Israeli pullout from the territory.
Egypt has assured Hamas that the deal will end the war, but Hamas wants more specific language in the text.
An anonymous official spoke about ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, but optimism waned when Hamas official Osama Hamdan expressed skepticism on Al-Manar TV, warning that talks could end if Israel invades Rafah.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept the deal, stating that Israel had made significant compromises.
A ceasefire was needed as an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed at least five people, including a child.
The conflict began on October 7 when Hamas militants infiltrated southern Israel, resulting in over 1,200 deaths, mostly Israelis, and the capture of around 250 people, some of whom were released during a ceasefire in November.
The Israel-Hamas conflict began in October 2020 after militants from Hamas killed around 1,200 people in Israel, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250 hostages.
Hamas is still believed to be holding around 100 hostages and the remains of over 30 others.
The Israeli campaign in Gaza has resulted in widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis, with the UN warning that several hundred thousand Palestinians in northern Gaza are facing imminent famine.
Over 80% of the population has been displaced from their homes, and the productive economy has been destroyed, leading to a sharp rise in poverty among Palestinians.
The UN reports that the entire Palestinian economy, including both Gaza and the West Bank, has contracted 25.8% in 2024.
The text warns that if the ongoing conflict continues, the economic loss in the West Bank will reach 29% by July.
This is due to Israel's decision to cancel work permits for tens of thousands of laborers who relied on jobs inside Israel.
UNDP administrator Achim Steiner issued a warning of a "serious development crisis" in Gaza, which could negatively impact future generations.
The situation is expected to worsen even after the war ends.
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