Mediators Propose Deal for Hamas Fighters in Rafah
Egyptian mediators have suggested that Hamas fighters trapped in Rafah could surrender their weapons in return for safe passage out of the area.
Context and Related Events
- Protests erupted as Villa secured a victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv under tight security measures.
- Despite ongoing peace talks, five people were killed in cross-border firing between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Iraq's influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr continues to strategically influence the country's political direction.
- The relationship between Israel and Gulf states has shifted from potential partnership to increasing tension.
- Palestinian Authority President Abbas's succession decree attempts to conceal the authority's legitimacy crisis.
International Reactions and Cultural Notes
- Former President Trump's Gaza plan gave the European Union cover for its limited response.
- A former staff member explains why they left the Goethe-Institut, citing Germany’s soft power alignment with Israel.
- Syrian families are seeking information about their loved ones missing in Libya amid ongoing regional turmoil.
- The Cairo Film Festival 2025 highlights key horizons of Arab cinema, showcasing cultural narratives from the region.
"Egyptian mediators have proposed that the trapped Hamas fighters can hand over their weapons in exchange for a safe passage."
Author’s summary: Egyptian mediators offer a potential resolution for Hamas fighters in Rafah, amid regional unrest and shifting political dynamics in the Middle East.
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The New Arab — 2025-11-07