Hamas says agreement reached with US envoy on framework for Gaza ceasefire


ISTANBUL (BERNAMA-ANADOLU): The Palestinian group Hamas on Wednesday (May 28) announced it had reached an agreement with United States (US) Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff on a general framework for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

"We have reached an agreement on a general framework with Witkoff that ensures a permanent ceasefire, a complete withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza, and the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid," Hamas said in a statement.

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