Afghanistan, Aug. 14 -- Hamas offered to withdraw fighters from Gaza under an Egypt-brokered deal, contingent on Israeli pullback from agreed areas, international guarantees, and commitments to halt hostilities and allow humanitarian aid.
Hamas has indicated its readiness to withdraw fighters from Gaza if Israel agrees to pull back from specific, mutually agreed areas, according to sources cited by Al Arabiya on August 13. The proposal, handed to Egyptian mediators for delivery to Israel, underscores the group's demand for a written agreement backed by international guarantees. Such an accord, Hamas insists, must ensure a complete halt to hostilities and prevent the full occupation of Gaza.
Diplomatic sources say the proposal represents o...