The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas on Sunday denied receiving any new ceasefire proposals from mediators regarding a ceasefire in Gaza. In a press statement, Hamas said that ceasefire negotiations have been stalled since "the failed assassination attempt on Sept. 9 in the Qatari capital, Doha," referring to an Israeli attack on the movement's office there that killed five members of Hamas and a Qatari security official.
The movement affirmed its willingness to consider any proposals presented by the mediators "positively and responsibly," in a manner that preserves the national rights of the Palestinian people.
The statement comes as international media outlets report on a new proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump, which outlines 21 points aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
According to the reports, the proposal stipulates that Hamas hand over all hostages -- both living and dead -- within 48 hours, and includes a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from Gaza. Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners, allow aid to flow into Gaza, and provide for an interim Palestinian government of technocrats to govern the coastal enclave, ensuring that Hamas has no role in governing the enclave.
Israel carried out a "precision strike" in Doha on Sept. 9, targeting a building used by senior Hamas officials in what Israeli authorities described as an attempt to assassinate leaders of the group.
Hamas said the strike took place as its negotiators were discussing a ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States. The attack drew strong condemnation from the international community.
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 66,005, with 168,162 injured since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health authorities said in a statement on Sunday.
Hamas denies receiving new proposals over Gaza ceasefire
Hamas denies receiving new proposals over Gaza ceasefire
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
