Hamas suggests changes in response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

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Israel and US envoy reject group’s proposal to free 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for release of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas said on Saturday that it had submitted its response containing some amendments to a proposal presented by Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, to mediators, the most concrete sign of progress towards a ceasefire since March.

The Palestinian group said in a statement that under the deal, it will release 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in return for Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners – a change to the US’s latest proposal that will make it more difficult for Israel to resume fighting if talks on a permanent ceasefire are not completed by the end of the truce.

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Valerie Mahaffey, actor known for Northern Exposure and Desperate Housewives, dies aged 71

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Emmy award-winning TV, stage and film actor also known for her role in Young Sheldon died of cancer

Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-award winning actor known for her roles on Northern Exposure, Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday. She was 71.

Her husband, actor Joseph Kell, said in a statement to Variety: “I have lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses. She will be missed.”

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Gaza latest: 31 dead after Israeli forces attack near aid centre, says Hamas-run health ministry – BBC

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  1. Gaza latest: 31 dead after Israeli forces attack near aid centre, says Hamas-run health ministry  BBC
  2. At least 31 Palestinians killed after Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid distribution center, Palestinian officials say  CNN
  3. Dozens of Palestinians killed making their way to Gaza aid hub: Report  The Hill
  4. Over 20 Killed Near Aid Distribution Site in Gaza, Palestinian Health Officials Say  The New York Times
  5. How a US-backed body plans to handle Gaza's food distribution and why aid groups oppose it  AP News
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Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances – The New York Times

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  1. Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances  The New York Times
  2. Hegseth Warns of ‘Devastating Consequences’ Should China Seek to ‘Conquer’ Taiwan  WSJ
  3. Pete Hegseth urges Asia to boost defence against China's 'imminent' threat to Taiwan  BBC
  4. Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China  NPR
  5. Hegseth reassures allies that US will support them against Chinese aggression  ABC News
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Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine – The Kyiv Independent

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  1. Western hesitation continues to undermine Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent
  2. Germany vows to step up militarily but rhetoric may struggle to match reality  The Guardian
  3. Germany's Merz promises to help Ukraine produce long-range missiles  BBC
  4. Germany Says It Will Step Up Weapons Support for Ukraine  The New York Times
  5. What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants?  Al Jazeera
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Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens – CNN

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  1. Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens  CNN
  2. In Emaciated Children, Gaza’s Hunger Is Laid Bare  The New York Times
  3. Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says  BBC
  4. Updates: UN says all of Gaza facing famine as Israel attacks aid seekers  Al Jazeera
  5. Hamas seeks amendments to the US ceasefire proposal for Gaza  The Hill
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French Holocaust Memorial, Three Synagogues Vandalized With Green Paint in Paris – Haaretz

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  1. French Holocaust Memorial, Three Synagogues Vandalized With Green Paint in Paris  Haaretz
  2. Antisemitic vandal defaces Holocaust memorial, synagogues with green paint in Paris  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Paris Holocaust museum and synagogues vandalized in antisemitic attack  Ynetnews
  4. Vandals target Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues with paint  France 24
  5. Holocaust memorial, two synagogues in Paris vandalized with green paint  The Times of Israel
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