Hamas says it’ll approve the Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal
Israeli protesters block a highway during a demonstration calling on the government to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas to bring home hostages in Tel Aviv, Israel, May 6, 2024. The protesters took to the streets after the government appeared to spurn a deal accepted by Hamas. Israel said it would continue negotiations.
In a statement, Hamas said it would approve the Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal. Israel and the US say they are reviewing the deal. It’s not the same one that was under consideration 10 days ago. For the people sheltering in Gaza, in the city of Rafah, we’ll bring a ground-level perspective on the fast-changing situation, as well as a window into how civilians are navigating the uncertainty. Plus, the largest election in history is currently underway in India, with nearly a billion people casting ballots. They trek by foot, by boat and even on the backs of elephants. And, a North Korean defector wants visitors to the demilitarized zone to understand what his life in North Korea was like. There are the negatives but also the positives.
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