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Ceasefire moves continue as Israel maintains its relentless bombardment of Gaza
Israeli troops walk in the Gaza Strip, seen from southern Israel, May 1, 2024

DELEGATES from Hamas were reportedly returning to Egypt yesterday as they considered the latest Israeli ceasefire proposal.

This comes as Israeli forces stepped up their relentless bombardment of central Gaza as they prepare for a promised assault on the town of Rafah in the south. 

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said the group received Israel’s latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday and were adopting a “positive spirit” towards studying the position.

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