The World Food Programme warned that as many as 45 million people could face acute food insecurity as a result, while rising prices and slowing growth threaten to push millions more back into poverty, he noted. He called the US announcement of an agreement for Hamas to relinquish its weapons and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza "good news." "It was announced already that there is a roadmap to implement these objectives

Hamas has approved the latest draft of a roadmap aimed at completing the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, marking a potential breakthrough in negotiations after more than two and a half years of conflict in the enclave.

The 'Board of Peace' announced a Palestinian body will take Hamas weapons

Qatar welcomes Hamass acceptance of draft peace deal Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told the head of Hamas political bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, that he welcomed the decision to accept a roadmap for implementing the second stage of the ceasefire, Al Jazeera reported

Deal for Hamas to disarm in stages in return for Israeli withdrawal has been announced, but implementation will be key.

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.

Board of Peace announces 'historic breakthrough' in Gaza ceasefire The Board of Peace announced on Friday that Hamas officially agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian committee will be 'sole entity' managing Hamas' weapons, movement official says ThePalestinian technocratic committee established by the Board of Peace to govern Gaza will oversee the process of managing andstoring Hamas' weapons, a senior Hamas official told AFP

Hamas has reached an agreement with Israel over the group's disarmament and gradual withdrawal of Israeli military from the Gaza region, according to Hamas officials on Wednesday.

Trump says Board of Peace reaches Gaza disarmament deal US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups inGaza, which would be carried out in phases and eventually lead to Israeli forces withdrawing.

US president says Israel will withdraw from Gaza following the disarmament of Hamas.

Turkish FM meets with head of Hamass political bureau Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamass political bureau on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Turkish Foreign Ministry sources

A delegation from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) left for the Egyptian capital Cairo on Tuesday to continue negotiations on implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the movement said.

The vote caps a saga stretching back more than two years, spanning sexual misconduct allegations Khan has consistently denied, a UN-led investigation, a judicial panel that unanimously cleared him, and a bureau that chose to override that finding and press ahead regardless. The case has unfolded alongside a separate campaign of pressure on Khan and the court over his pursuit of war crimes warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders, from a threat by Britain's then foreign secretary to defund the ICC, to sanctions imposed on Khan and dozens of ICC officials by the Trump administration, to the US secretary of state's public vowto "dismantle" the court

Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Toronto police hate crime unit and the RCMP national security team.

The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.

In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.

There are mixed reactions in Gaza after Khalil al-Hayya is elected Hamas leader.

Watch: Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movements most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership as Gaza continues to face what the group describes as Israels genocide

Gaza residents weigh in on election of new Hamas leader

Al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership with a single-vote margin, signalling a focus on Gaza amidst continued Israeli aggression

Exclusive: Syria, Iraq and US plan to unveil Mediterranean pipeline deal to bypass Strait of Hormuz Read More A peace deal [with the Houthis] would mean billions of dollars in reparations, while a return to war has 50-50 odds of a Saudi victory, he said. The Houthis launched attacks on global shipping in the Red Sea following the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel

7, because they are Jewish, they identify as Zionist, or they are sympathetic to Israel". As of Monday, the Gaza health ministry has thus far identified at least 73,231 Palestinians killed by Israel since the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 people

Notably, Rubio made no direct mention of the outstanding arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, for their alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza, where over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023. The court also issued warrants for Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes that happened during the 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel

MPs are scheduled to assemble this month to nominate their next leader. How Andy Burnham can win back the Muslim voters Labour has lost Read More Burnham was careful in his statement to condemn the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.

Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule

UN welcomes Hamas dissolution of Gaza governing body The United Nations says it has "taken note" of Hamas's dissolution of the body that has governed Gaza for nearly two decades

Hamas announces dissolution of government emergency committee in Gaza