In a surprising turn of events, Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’ leader in Gaza, announced on Saturday that the terrorist group has agreed to release five hostages, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, as part of a 50-day cease-fire proposal put forth by Egypt and Qatar. As a conservative, I approach this news with cautious optimism, recognizing that while any release of hostages is a positive step, dealing with a group like Hamas requires a strong dose of skepticism.
In a potential breakthrough for stalled peace efforts, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya announced Saturday that the movement has accepted a new ceasefire proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators.#CHANNEL8 https://t.co/wWTugZxtbj
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According to Al Jazeera, al-Hayya made this statement during a speech, following reports from outlets like CNN and…