Hamas asks the Board of Peace to force Israel into the peace plan
Meeting between the group's leader and Donald Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner, in Egypt
Quick Look
Hamas has asked the US-backed Board of Peace to force Israel to accept a peace plan for Gaza, following its leader's meeting with Jared Kushner in Egypt.
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Why It Matters
Ceasefire negotiations in Gaza involve international mediators and the United States.
GAZA, AUG 16 - Hamas said today that it has asked the US-backed Board of Peace to "force" Israel to accept a peace plan for Gaza, following its leader's meeting with US President Donald Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner, in Egypt.
In a statement, the group said it had asked the Board and mediating countries to "force the occupation to implement all its obligations under the first phase, end all violations, stop the killings and incursions, and approve the roadmap for the second phase" of the US-brokered ceasefire plan.
Open Questions
- What will be Israel's response to the request?
- What will the Board of Peace's next steps be?
