16 hours ago · A senior Hamas official blasted Trump’s latest remarks about the U.S. ownership of Gaza as “absurd.” Izzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas’ politico bureau, said these comments “reflect a deep ignorance of Palestine and the region.” In comments released by Hamas early Monday, he said Trump’s approach toward the Palestinian cause will ...

1 hour ago · Trump pressures Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians displaced from Gaza ... Hamas said earlier that it would delay the release of three Israeli hostages set for Saturday “until further notice ...

2 days ago · Jordan and Egypt Warn Gaza Displacement Will Solidify Hamas Presence Along Israel's Borders. Senior Israeli security officials say both countries warned of the impact of Trump's Gaza transfer plan; They added that Hamas leaders are preparing for a leadership struggle against newly released prisoners, potentially leading to more extreme actions

16 hours ago · While another Hamas spokesman, Abu Obeida, said on Monday that this weekend’s hostage exchange was on hold, mediators from Qatar and Egypt could work with Israeli and Hamas negotiators to find a ...

4 days ago · The diplomat said Egypt rejected similar proposals from the Biden administration and European countries early in the war, which was sparked by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack into southern Israel. The earlier proposals were broached privately, while Trump announced his plan at a White House press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister ...

Oct 15, 2023 · Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza and perpetrated last week’s attack on Israel, counts Iran as its closest state ally. But the group has a long and complicated relationship with...

Jan 17, 2025 · NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt (AP) — Egypt’s chief diplomat on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay,” raising pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept the deal.

Oct 12, 2023 · Israel was warned by Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas' deadly cross-border raid, a US congressional panel chairman has said.

Dec 12, 2023 · Egypt has rejected allowing an influx from Gaza, citing concerns about the displacement of Palestinians and regional security issues. But it's an option that Israel has apparently considered.

May 21, 2024 · The day before Hamas made their May 6 public announcement agreeing to the proposal, an Egyptian source told CNN that Egypt had received Hamas’ response and relayed it to the Israeli side.