Hamas denies reports of its readiness for Ceasefire with Israel

The Hamas movement that controls the Gaza Strip denies reports about its presumed readiness for ceasefire with Israel, the Dunya Al Watan news portal said, citing Izzat al-Rishq, a Hamas political bureau member. “No agreement has been reached. There have been no exact timeframe for the ceasefire as well,” he said. “Mediator efforts and contacts continue without cease.” An official source in Cairo said on Tuesday that Egypt had put forward a proposal for Israelis and Palestinians to ceasefire starting from 06:00 local time on Thursday, May 20. “Cairo has put forward a proposal to cease fire from 06:00 local…