Hamas Signals Potential Shift in Position, Offers Disarmament in Exchange for Independent Palestinian State
Exploring the Potential Shift in Hamas’ Position
Recent statements from some Hamas officials indicate a potential shift in the militant group’s position regarding the armed struggle against Israel. This comes as Israel continues its offensive on the Gaza Strip, which has been under Hamas rule since before the 1967 war. Previously, Hamas had called for the destruction of Israel, rejecting a two-state solution.
However, Basem Naim, a member of Hamas’ political bureau based in Istanbul, told CNN that the group would consider disarming if an independent Palestinian state were established. He stated that Hamas could be integrated into a future national army if certain conditions were met, including an independent state with its capital in Jerusalem and preserving the right of return for refugees.
This messaging from key Hamas members suggests a softening stance compared to their previous calls for a Palestinian state encompassing all of historic Palestine. Mustafa Barghouti, President of the Palestinian National Initiative, describes this potential development as significant since Palestinians resist occupation; thus, if there is no occupation, there would be no need to resist it.
Potential Implications and Reactions
The notion that Hamas may consider laying down arms raises questions abo
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The company that made us forget the violence in the Montes de María
“María La Baja is a municipality that at the time was considered the ‘cradle of the agroindustrial sector’ of the department of Bolívar, it had a wide variety of products. But, due to all the difficult situation that the country has experienced in social, economic and political matters at the time, many of the producing families were displaced from the region, but despite this situation, we saw a great opportunity to be able to give know the quantity and variety of products and position them internationally”, commented Denis Díaz.
In the 100th edition of the Procolombia Business Roundtable in the city of Cartagenait is possible to find
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The company that made us forget the violence in the Montes de María
50-year-old karate man kicked bear in the face
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Bear attacks are becoming more common in Japan. The authorities are now warning of newly awakened, hungry bears in a bad mood.
But two of them picked the wrong person to mess with in Japan’s Nayoro on Thursday.
50-year-old Masato Fukuda was on his way to look at a waterfall in the mountainous region of the island of Hokkaido when he suddenly saw two brown bears through the foliage. Soon after, one of the bears attacked.
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Ukraine – Russia war, last minute | Baby dies in Russian attack on Kharkov hotel
At the end of 713 days of war in ukrainethe State of Emergency Service Ukraine reported the death of a two-month-old baby as a result of a Russian attack that destroyed a hotel in the Ukrainian region of Kharkiv, in the eastern part of the country, according to the governor, Oleg Siniehubovwhic
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It seems that the Czech Republic is expecting a massive outflow of Ukrainians. Kiev took severe measures due to the war
No more passports for able-bodied men abroad. This is how the Ukrainian government reacts to the lack of soldiers in its army and wants to recall hundreds of thousands of men to their homeland. The Czech Republic will likely lose a large number of workers.
The Ukrainian government has adopted a law that changes the rules of residence of Ukrainians abroad. Ukrainian consulates will stop issuing passports to combat-fit men. The exception will be those who want to return to Ukraine.
“Men between the ages of 18 and 59 living abroad will not be able to extend the validity of their passports or obtain new ones,” the agency informed. Reuters. Passports will now be available only on the territory of Ukraine.
“If someone thinks that while one fights at the front and risks his life for this state, and the other remains abroad, but uses the services of this state, then it doesn’t work that way,” said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba . he said on the social network social networkX.
“Staying abroad does not relieve the citizen of his obligations to his homeland. That is why they are yesterday (Monday – ed.) ordered measures to restore equal access to men of military age in Ukraine and abroad. It will be fair,” the Ukrainian minister added.
Protection of the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad has always been and remains a priority for the MAE. At the same time, given the circumstances of large-scale aggression by Russia, the main priority is to protect our Homeland from destruction.
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— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) April 23, 2024
The regulation will also affect tens of thousands of Ukrainians on the territory of the Czech Republic. “If they do not have a valid passport, they cannot request an extension of their current stay,” TV Nova said coordinator of aid to migrants within Charity CR Klára Boumová.
Even men who started working for us before the outbreak of the war and who have an employee card will not be able to ask the Ministry for an extension of their stay, since they will not have a valid passport. “If they return to Ukraine, in most cases they will not be able to go back,” Boumová said, addin
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Rafah Ground Battle Looms as Netanyahu’s Political Fortune Hangs in the Balance
Netanyahu’s political fortune is preparing for the first battle, two brigades are ready to operate in Gaza, Hamas talks about ‘hostage security’ and psychological warfare, “If we recognize an independent state, we will disarm”
“The ground war in Rafah will start ‘very soon’” (Israel daily Israel Hayom)
After exchanging attacks on the mainland with Iran, Israel, which turned its attention to eliminating Hamas rather than expanding the war due to disagreement from the United States, has begun the countdown to the ground battle in Rafah , the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be betting his political fortunes on moving forward on Rafah despite strong public opinion against war inside and outside the country. On the other hand, Hamas, which is at a disadvantage in an all-out war, touches Israel’s weak link by suddenly releasing a video of the hostage-taking.
● Hostage ground war preparation video released
The Israeli media Times of Israel reported on the 24th that “two brigades of the Israeli army that were conducting operations in the border area in northern Lebanon are preparing for a new military operation in the Gaza Strip.” This is interpreted as preliminary work to deploy ground troops in Rafah, where around 1.5 million refugees are currently being gathered. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are said to have completed all necessary preparations for the Rafah offensive and can begin operations immediately after re
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Rafah Ground Battle Looms as Netanyahu’s Political Fortune Hangs in the Balance
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Al-Sadiq reveals investments worth $17 billion in the energy sector
2024-04-25 20:06:56
The Minister of Oil and Gas in the National Unity Government, Khalifa Abdel-Sadiq, said, “Libya expects to allocate investments worth $17 billion in the energy sector with the aim of increasing oil production to two million barrels per day, with part of these investments being to develop and rehabilitate oil-producing fields.” And reopening closed wells.”
Al-Sadiq added in an interview with Sky News, on the sidelines of the s
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Al-Sadiq reveals investments worth $17 billion in the energy sector
Europe’s Continued Purchase of Russian Fertilizers Despite Sanctions: Why Can’t the West Reject “Harmful” Products?
/Pogled.info/ The import of European fertilizers from Russia is again at the highest level, despite the sanctions. At the beginning of the year, the chemical industry demanded that “hostile” supply be limited: they managed somehow without energy resources. In addition, they complained about the low environmental friendliness of the raw materials. But they keep buying. Why can’t the West reject “harmful” products from the “aggressor country”?
They bought and collected
The European Union bought 521.3 thousand tons of Russian fertilizer worth 167 million euros in February, according to calculations based on European statistics.
This is 16 percent more in physical terms and 21 percent more in monetary terms compared to January. The highest since December 2022, when they were bought for €185.3 million.
Belgium increased its turnover in particular – almost five times, up to 24 million euros. Romania – 2.4 times, up to 10.3 million, Bulgaria – 2.1 times, up to 5.2, Germany – 1.8 times, up to 20.
Poland remains the largest customer for the third month in a row: 44 million euros – the highest level since December 2021.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, Russia is the world’s largest exporter of nitrogen fertilizers and a leading exporter of potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. In 2021, it gained more than 30 percent of the European market. And we are not talking about slowing down.
The locals are unhappy
About 60% of potash imports into the EU come from Russia and Belarus, and 31% of nitrogen comes from Russia. The European Union is not happy with this: there was energy dependence, now – fertilizers.
“We have clearly seen how Russia and Putin use fertilizers and food as weapons,” said Sven Tore Holseter, CEO of Yara’s Norwegian plant, months ago. According to him, 2024 will be a “decisive” year for the EU in agriculture.
The same thing was said earlier in the European Parliament: “Russia abused its dominance in gas supplies and turned fertilizer into a political tool, after attacking forced Ukraine, supplie
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Britain’s Controversial Rwanda Asylum Transfer Law Signed: What You Need to Know
2024-04-25 18:04:18
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Britain’s highly controversial bill that plans to transfer asylum seekers to Rwanda was signed into law after King Charles approved it on Tuesday, British media reported.
The Lord Speaker told the upper house of the British Parliament that the bill, which will now be known as the Rwanda Security (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, had received royal assent, according to Sky News .
After months of controversy between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the bill, aimed at transferring irregular migrants to R
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Britain’s Controversial Rwanda Asylum Transfer Law Signed: What You Need to Know