Scoop: U.S. offered Hamas militants safe passage out of Israel-controlled Gaza zone
Summary
The U.S. offered Hamas militants safe passage from Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza to regions controlled by Hamas through Egyptian and Qatari mediators to stabilize the ceasefire. Despite the offer, no militants had moved by the given deadline, and Israel continued its operations in response to ongoing attacks. Throughout this period, clashes and airstrikes continued, but the ceasefire remains in effect.Key Facts
- The U.S. proposed safe passage for Hamas militants from Israeli-controlled Gaza to stabilize the ceasefire.
- The proposal was communicated to Hamas via Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
- No militants had used the safe passage by the Thursday deadline.
- Clashes between Israeli forces and Hamas militants violated the ceasefire, leading to resumed airstrikes.
- President Trump publicly supported Israel's response to these violations, though privately, some U.S. officials viewed it as excessive.
- The ceasefire holds, but Hamas is accused of violating it through tunnel attacks.
- U.S., Egypt, and Qatar collaborated to communicate and support the safe passage plan.
- As of now, Hamas militants are reportedly still in tunnels under Israeli-controlled areas, leading to potential future confrontations.
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