The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas has revealed its stance on the proposed international peace force for the Gaza Strip ahead of a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday.
The meeting is expected to focus on the establishment of an interim government in Palestine, the role of Hamas, and a permanent ceasefire. The agenda also includes discussions on the deployment of a global peace force and its terms of reference.
According to foreign media, Hamas has outlined its conditions for accepting an international peace force in the Gaza Strip. The Islamist movement has stated that the force must remain at the borders and refrain from interfering in Palestinian civil, political, and security matters. Hamas has also clarified that it has no objections to the deployment of a global peace force if it serves as a buffer zone between the two sides.
Twenty-five countries have joined the Board of Governors, with US President Donald Trump serving as its chairman. Hamas spokesperson Bassam Naim has said that foreign intervention in Palestinian internal affairs is unacceptable. He added that if foreign personnel intervene, Palestinians would view them as an alternative to their occupation.
Hamas has maintained that the role of an international peace force should be to maintain the ceasefire and keep the two sides apart.
Separately, a woman’s body was found in a septic tank in a vacant plot in the Nashatapur area of Bhopal, India. The victim, a 33-year-old woman named Laxmi Priya, had been suffering from severe mental health issues for several months. Her family said that she was in a relationship with her partner for about 15 years, and both families were aware of their relationship.
In other news, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended the licenses of two Umrah companies for violating residency services. Indian politician Rohit Pawar has written a letter to the Indian Home Minister, Amit Shah, demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent plane crash.
In a separate incident, a 25-year-old man was arrested in France for driving a red Ferrari at high speed. However, the driver was found to be a homeless and impoverished individual who was using the car as part of a government assistance program.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has congratulated the newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on his victory in the recent general elections. The Islamic Party of Bangladesh has also announced that it will accept the results of the elections.
According to reports, 13,000 women and 4,000 minor girls have gone missing in New Delhi on average every year between 2017 and 2023. Over 15 million pilgrims participated in the Hajj pilgrimage to the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca during the last Friday of the month of Shaban.
In cricket news, the Pakistani and Indian cricket teams have arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a match at the Arpima Dasa Stadium. However, the captains of both teams refused to shake hands during the toss.
In a separate incident, Australian cricketer Shane Warne has criticized the Indian cricket board for its policy of not allowing players to represent the country in international matches while still playing domestic cricket.
In another incident, a French police officer stopped a red Ferrari being driven at high speed in France. However, the driver was found to be a homeless and impoverished individual who was using the car as part of a government assistance program. The car was valued at $2.5 million.
