A cease-fire proposal has been accepted by Hamas after the militant group was struck by Israel in Rafah on May 6, 2024. The war between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for seven months. Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ supreme leader, announced the news in a phone call with Qatar’s prime minister and Egypt’s intelligence minister.
The cease-fire proposal, brokered by Egypt and Qatar, aims to bring an end to the conflict. Rafah is considered Hamas’ last stronghold by Israel. However, the details of the proposal have not been released yet. It is unclear whether it will meet Hamas’ key demand of bringing an end to the war and securing a complete Israeli withdrawal.
In response to the announcement of the cease-fire proposal, Israel ordered Palestinians to evacuate Rafah in preparation for a military operation. The news of the proposal being accepted was met with celebrations in Rafah as people took to the streets cheering. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
