**Hamas** Official Offers Shocking Truce Proposal with Israel: Will They Really Lay Down Their Arms?
Istanbul, Turkey – A senior Hamas official revealed to the media on Wednesday that the Islamic militant group is open to a ceasefire lasting five years or more with Israel. The official, Khalil al-Hayya, stated that Hamas is willing to disarm, transform into a political party, and work towards establishing an independent Palestinian state along the pre-1967 borders. Al-Hayya’s comments come during a period of stalled negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, signaling a potential …