By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas says it accepted a US-mediated ceasefire proposal in principle but accuses Israel of removing all key guarantees, including a full withdrawal and uninterrupted humanitarian aid.

U.S. pushes Iran and Hamas on high-stakes proposals as India confirms jet losses in Pakistan clash and Minnesota’s governor warns Democrats could become “roadkill” without reconnecting with working-class voters.

Militant Hamas said Saturday it would release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in return for Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners and ending the war that began in October 2023.

During the latest episode of his podcast, comedian Bill Maher trashed American liberals who have sided with Hamas in its war with the nation of Israel.

Acting US Alternate Representative John Kelley criticizes antisemitism, denounces Hamas, and outlines US support for aid mechanisms that bypass terrorist groups

Adam Boehler gave a full-throated defense of the direct talks between Hamas and the United States. When news emerged in March that the United States was holding direct talks with Hamas, the American envoy in charge of those unprecedented negotiations received a tornado of blowback.

The U.S. plan for Gaza, seen by Reuters on Friday, proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages, including some who are deceased, in the first week in exchange for the release of 1,