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muriel_volestrangler

(103,371 posts) Wed Jan 15, 2025, 12:59 PM Jan 15

Hamas has approved ceasefire, official tells BBC

A Hamas official has told the BBC it has told Qatari and Egyptian mediators that Hamas has approved the ceasefire agreement.

The official spoke to the BBC as Israeli media reported Hamas had introduced last-minute demands to the ceasefire deal - moments before Qatar was due to hold a news conference on the state of the talks.

The reports in Israeli media said it had issued fresh demands about the Philadelphi Corridor - a strategically important strip of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3rwqpj70ert?post=asset%3Af3a68cc9-558e-474a-8152-e5d1d4b6f56a#post

Hamas has told multiple outlets that its delegation has handed its approval of the proposed ceasefire deal to mediators in Qatar and Egypt.

A Hamas official said the group’s leader, Khalil al-Hayya, has delivered approval of the ceasefire agreement to mediators in Doha, Al Jazeera Arabic and Sky News are reporting.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jan/15/israel-gaza-war-live-ceasefire-hostage-deal-benjamin-netanyahu-hamas?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-6787e2d98f08ce4b9f2dadac#block-6787e2d98f08ce4b9f2dadac

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Hamas has approved ceasefire, official tells BBC (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler Jan 15 OP

I wonder how long they'll keep it Mossfern Jan 15 #1

Let's find out. maxsolomon Jan 15 #2

Where in my post did I imply that? Mossfern Jan 15 #10

You didn't imply that at all but, Disaffected Jan 15 #14

Your first concern is Hamas breaking the ceasefire. maxsolomon Jan 15 #18

My fear is the opposite. AloeVera Jan 15 #8

I thought that Israel had already ageed. Mossfern Jan 15 #11

What great news. AloeVera Jan 15 #19

It sounds like Hamas "agreed" while adding additional conditions sarisataka Jan 15 #17

Hmmm AloeVera Jan 15 #20

It's real. I hate to say how I know. AloeVera Jan 15 #22

Stomach turning but not unexpected sarisataka Jan 15 #23

I'm not used to agreeing with you... AloeVera Jan 15 #24

It is a noteworthy day, we agree on several points sarisataka Jan 15 #25

Well, maybe not side by side as I have the stomach flu. AloeVera Jan 16 #29

Eww... sarisataka Jan 16 #30

Great news. Lemons UK Jan 15 #3

Call me pessimistic but I'm not sure this will really happen. Bibi and co have no interest in a ceasefire and Dump is Dave Bowman Jan 15 #4

How long till trmp takes credit for it? spanone Jan 15 #5

Four minutes ago sarisataka Jan 15 #6

Yep spanone Jan 15 #9

Of course he did. What a pitiful and puke-inducing little man. Dave Bowman Jan 15 #28

He already has. tenderfoot Jan 15 #13

Still not confirmed by Israel Beastly Boy Jan 15 #7

And here I was Mossfern Jan 15 #16

Everything went as planned and now wrapped up with a bow tenderfoot Jan 15 #12

Thank-you President Biden for your and your team's hard work to get this issue resolved! beaglelover Jan 15 #15

Thank you, President Biden Sundance1220 Jan 15 #21

Here's the timeline for how it'll proceed (per AP): LetMyPeopleVote Jan 15 #26

Statement from President Biden LetMyPeopleVote Jan 15 #27

Mossfern

(3,654 posts)

1. I wonder how long they'll keep it

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:01 PM

Jan 15

if it is indeed agreed upon.
Their track record isn't so great.

maxsolomon

(36,182 posts)

2. Let's find out.

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:09 PM

Jan 15

Or do you want this to grind on?

Mossfern

(3,654 posts)

10. Where in my post did I imply that?

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:24 PM

Jan 15

Considering all the suffering in that part of the world, why would I be against a true cease fire.

Disaffected

(5,482 posts)

14. You didn't imply that at all but,

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #10)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:31 PM

Jan 15

the snark, like the poor, will always be with us.

maxsolomon

(36,182 posts)

18. Your first concern is Hamas breaking the ceasefire.

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #10)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:40 PM

Jan 15

Is this not a "true" ceasefire? Was the November 2023 ceasefire "true"?

AloeVera

(2,421 posts)

8. My fear is the opposite.

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:17 PM

Jan 15

That Netanyahu will add new conditions like last time and sabotage an almost-there agreement. It will be presented as Hamas' fault of course and that will be echoed by Israel's supporters. And Trump of course.

I don't think a ceasefire is what Israel wants.

Mossfern

(3,654 posts)

11. I thought that Israel had already ageed.

Reply to AloeVera (Reply #8)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:26 PM

Jan 15

I could be wrong.

I assumed that the Israeli people (not Bibi) want peace/cease fire.

AloeVera

(2,421 posts)

19. What great news.

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #11)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:40 PM

Jan 15

Just a few hours ago I was reading that Israel claimed there was a snag.

But it's official now, both sides have announced a deal!!

Imagine the rejoicing and relief!

sarisataka

(21,633 posts)

17. It sounds like Hamas "agreed" while adding additional conditions

Reply to AloeVera (Reply #8)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:36 PM

Jan 15

which would mean they did not agree to the same proposal. We have seen them do this before.

Hopefully that report is not accurate and an agreement can be made to release the hostages and stop the fighting.

AloeVera

(2,421 posts)

20. Hmmm

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #17)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:48 PM

Jan 15

It was Israel that added two MAJOR conditions in July/ August at the last minute. Netzarim and Philadelphi. Scuttled the deal.

But sure, Hamas may have added new conditions at some point too. Maybe you have details, I don't. Though there was that time a rogue Egyptian official inserted something without anyone's agreement.

But I rejoice and hope for honest dealing from both sides.

AloeVera

(2,421 posts)

22. It's real. I hate to say how I know.

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #17)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:50 PM

Jan 15

Trump just announced it.

sarisataka

(21,633 posts)

23. Stomach turning but not unexpected

Reply to AloeVera (Reply #22)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:57 PM

Jan 15

that he would claim credit. However, if that is the price of hostage freedom and saving Palestinian lives, it is bearable. Everyone with half a brain knows he did nothing.

AloeVera

(2,421 posts)

24. I'm not used to agreeing with you...

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #23)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 02:06 PM

Jan 15

But I agree absolutely!

But because Trump is involved, and I don't trust Israel's right-wing or Netanyahu - I am not dancing in the streets yet. But I bring all the optimism I have, for today.

sarisataka

(21,633 posts)

25. It is a noteworthy day, we agree on several points

Reply to AloeVera (Reply #24)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 02:21 PM

Jan 15

I don't trust Trump, Likud or Netanyahu. I hope after a deal is done Israel will have elections fairly soon to install a much more moderate government.

For today we can sit side by side, sip our beverages and hope

AloeVera

(2,421 posts)

29. Well, maybe not side by side as I have the stomach flu.

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #25)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 12:09 AM

Jan 16

But a nice thought.

sarisataka

(21,633 posts)

30. Eww...

Reply to AloeVera (Reply #29)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 12:08 PM

Jan 16

Hope you feel better soon

Lemons UK

(225 posts)

3. Great news.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:10 PM

Jan 15

Dave Bowman

(4,886 posts)

4. Call me pessimistic but I'm not sure this will really happen. Bibi and co have no interest in a ceasefire and Dump is

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:10 PM

Jan 15

apparently a big fan of totally annihilate the Palestinians.

spanone

(138,601 posts)

5. How long till trmp takes credit for it?

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:10 PM

Jan 15

sarisataka

(21,633 posts)

6. Four minutes ago

Reply to spanone (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:15 PM

Jan 15

11:06
Breaking
US President-elect Donald Trump has just written on Truth Social: "WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!"

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c3rwqpj70ert?post=asset%3A0d640737-c1b8-414f-bd28-0d15d1c988e2#post

spanone

(138,601 posts)

9. Yep

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:21 PM

Jan 15

Dave Bowman

(4,886 posts)

28. Of course he did. What a pitiful and puke-inducing little man.

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 08:22 PM

Jan 15

tenderfoot

(8,982 posts)

13. He already has.

Reply to spanone (Reply #5)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:28 PM

Jan 15

An Iranian hostage crisis redux.

Beastly Boy

(11,888 posts)

7. Still not confirmed by Israel

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 01:16 PM

Jan 15

Netanyahu’s office denies report Hamas has given green light to hostage deal

The Prime Minister’s Office tells reporters that “contrary to reports,” Hamas has not yet provided negotiators with its final response to the ceasefire-hostage release deal outline.

Qatari, US and Egyptian negotiators have been working for weeks to secure a deal, with Israeli and Arab officials offering cautious optimism over the past 48 hours that a deal is close to being inked.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahus-office-denies-report-hamas-has-given-green-light-to-hostage-deal/

Also:

Hamas makes last-minute deal demands regarding Philadelphi Corridor, Israeli official tells 'Post'

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-837704