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The World Tonight: Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Rafah bombardment begins

06/05/2024

Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Rafah bombardment begins

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Hamas accepts ceasefire deal as Rafah bombardment begins

As Israel bombards Rafah, Hamas has accepted a ceasefire put forward by Egypt and Qatar

The day began with Israel warning civilians in eastern Rafah to flee as they began a long-anticipated military operation in the city in the south of the Gaza Strip. But by day's end some Gazans were celebrating as news reached them that Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal put forward by Egypt and Qatar. Israel's operation continues though, as Prime Minister Netanyahu says the deal is "far from meeting Israel's demands". Nonetheless, he has sent a delegation to the negotiations.

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