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Hamas said Monday it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar, just hours after Israel warned civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah, in southern Gaza. News sources initially noted that it was unclear whether Hamas agreed to the deal as written or a revised version; later, the Israeli Defense Forces said Hamas’ statement was a “deception” or a “ruse” intended to tarnish Israel’s reputation if it refused Hamas’ altered terms.
The Israeli government is now reviewing the Hamas response, CNN has learned. The Israeli prime minister’s office has declined to comment at this stage.Israeli officials said the cease-fire deal Hamas claims to have accepted from Egypt and Qatar on Monday was not approved by the Jewish state — and that it could be a “deception” by the terrorist organization.
The last minute moves towards a ceasefire came as Israeli forces struck Rafah on Gaza's southern edge and ordered residents out of parts of the city, which has served as the last refuge for more than a million displaced Gazans.
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