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Hamas Proposes Ceasefire Amid Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

5/18/2025

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Hamas has opened fresh negotiations in Doha to halt the devastating Gaza war, offering to release half of the remaining hostages in return for a two-month ceasefire and resumption of aid. Meanwhile, Israeli forces persist in their operations, with a staggering 53,000 lives lost in Gaza since October 2023, prompting global leaders to urgently advocate for peace amid escalating humanitarian crises.

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Hamas has opened fresh negotiations in Doha to halt the devastating Gaza war, offering to release half of the remaining hostages in return for a two-month ceasefire and resumption of aid. Meanwhile, Israeli forces persist in their operations, with a staggering 53,000 lives lost in Gaza since October 2023, prompting global leaders to urgently advocate for peace amid escalating humanitarian crises.