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Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal

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By Oren Liebermann, Jeremy Diamond and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, opening the path toward a deal to halt the conflict after months of failed efforts.

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  1. WMUR

    Hamas says it's given 'positive' response to Gaza ceasefire deal (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    It was not clear if Hamas' statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

    Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Oren Liebermann, Jeremy Diamond and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, opening the path toward a deal to halt the conflict after months of failed efforts.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Middle East: Hamas gives 'positive response' on Gaza truce – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    It was unclear if the militants fully accepted the ceasefire proposal, but they were willing to discuss its implementation. Follow DW for the latest.

  4. KOB 4

    Hamas says it has given a 'positive' response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza (opens KOB 4)

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    Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but says further talks are needed on implementation. It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

  5. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Hamas responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal, it (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Hamas has submitted its response to a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations told Reuters on Friday, describing the response as a positive one that

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Hamas gives 'positive response' to Gaza ceasefire mediators (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    President Donald Trump previously said Israel had agreed to a ceasefire deal, but Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu still has not confirmed Trump’s claim.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Hamas responds to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Palestinian group’s reply boosts chances of 60-day Gaza ceasefire, but Israel hasn’t responded publicly to the proposal.

  8. CBS News

    Hamas issues (opens CBS News)

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    The Hamas militant group said Friday it has issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal​ in its war with Israel.

  9. New York Post

    Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the ceasefire proposal in Gaza (opens New York Post)

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    Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early Friday, while a hospital said another 20 people died in shootings while waiting for aid. Meanwhile, Hamas said it had given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire, though it said negotiations were needed on how to implemen…

  10. Breitbart News

    Report: Hamas Gives 'Positive' Response to Ceasefire-Hostage Deal Proposal (opens Breitbart News)

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    Hamas provided a "positive" response Friday to a new proposal for a ceasefire-and-hostage deal with Israel that could end the war in Gaza.

  11. The Hill

    Hamas signals willingness to move forward with ceasefire (opens The Hill)

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    Hamas officials said Friday that they have responded to President Trump’s 60-day ceasefire proposal in a “positive” way but signaled more talks are needed. The move comes after Trump told reporters Thursday that he expected a response from the Palestinian militant group within “24 hours” about the a…

  12. Washington Examiner

    Hamas gives 'positive' response to Gaza ceasefire proposal (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A key condition of the ceasefire agreement is the complete release of all Israeli hostages in Gaza, of whom there are 20 still believed to be alive.

  13. KYMA Yuma

    Hamas gives positive response to Gaza ceasefire mediators (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    There is hope for an end to the fighting in Gaza after Hamas announced it has given a thumbs-up to the latest ceasefire proposal. However, Hamas did add further talks were needed between them and Israel.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Top Israeli officials meeting to discuss ceasefire after Hamas’s ‘positive’ response (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Hamas delivered its response to a ceasefire framework on Friday night, which was “characterized as being positive."

  15. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Oren Liebermann, Jeremy Diamond and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Hamas announced on Friday that it had “submitted a positive response” to a

  16. WHDH Boston

    Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas said Friday it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but said further

  17. Just the News

    Hamas says it responded positively to Trump’s ceasefire proposal already supported by Israel (opens Just the News)

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    Agreement from the terrorist groups sets the stage for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

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