Ismail Haniyeh Archives

Hamas says Gaza truce deal ‘close’, raising hopes for hostages

21 November 2023

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said on 21 November that a truce agreement with Israel was in sight, raising hopes that his militant group could soon release dozens of people taken hostage in the 7 October attacks.

Red Cross president meets with Hamas chief on Gaza war humanitarian issues

21 November 2023

The Red Cross said Monday that its president had travelled to Qatar to meet with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh “to advance humanitarian issues related to the armed conflict in Israel and Gaza”.