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Witkoff: 'That is the only way we can close a 60-day ceasefire deal in the coming days in which half of the living hostages and half of those who are deceased will come home to their families'

Witkoff: 'Hamas should accept the framework proposal we put forward as the basis for proximity talks, which we can begin immediately this coming week'

Witkoff calls Hamas response 'totally unacceptable'

Israeli PM says 'Israel will continue its action in Gaza for the return of hostages and defeat of Hamas'

Israeli PM says Hamas is continuing its refusal of Witkoff proposal for Gaza

Received document: Cessation of military operations by both sides for a long-term period of 5-7 years, guaranteed by mediators

Received document: An independent committee of technocrats will begin managing all the affairs of the Gaza Strip immediately upon the implementation of this agreement, with full powers and duties

Received document: A ceasefire will be declared and Israeli forces will fully withdraw after an agreement is reached to exchange the remaining captives and bodies

Received document: The negotiations will focus on the terms of exchanging all remaining Israeli captives in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners

Received document: On the first day, indirect negotiations will begin under the auspices of the mediators with the aim of guaranteeing a permanent ceasefire

Muqtada Al-Sadr retires from politics

29 Aug 2022 20:33

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