Hamas Official Confirms Exchange of Hostage and Prisoner Lists with Israel
A senior Hamas official, Taher al-Nounou, stated on Wednesday that representatives from his group and Israel have exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages who would be released if an agreement is reached during ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Egypt.
According to reports, al-Nounou expressed cautious optimism about the possibility of a deal, noting that Hamas had shown a constructive approach in the talks.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Wednesday that placing the responsibility for achieving peace in Gaza solely on Hamas and Palestinians was unjust and unrealistic. He emphasized that Israel must cease its military operations for peace efforts to succeed.
Speaking to members of his political party, Erdoğan described Hamas as a "resistance group" and reiterated that Israel remains the primary obstacle to peace, despite previous diplomatic efforts.
UK Considers Stricter Protest Regulations
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has directed the Home Secretary to explore additional measures to limit protests, including potential actions against demonstrators using inflammatory language at pro-Palestinian marches.
Speaking during a trip to Mumbai, Starmer indicated that the government is considering more stringent rules than those previously proposed, which focused on assessing the repeated impact of demonstrations in specific areas.
The initial proposals faced criticism from civil liberties advocates who warned of risks to protest rights. However, following a recent attack on a synagogue in Manchester, Starmer is under increased pressure to address chants that could incite violence.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood had earlier suggested new laws allowing police to evaluate the overall disruption caused by protests before deciding their legality, including possible rerouting or bans.
Starmer confirmed that broader powers are being reviewed to address concerns over offensive slogans, stating that further action is needed. He also indicated that police forces may adopt additional measures independently.
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