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Algeria Arrests Two Suspected Terrorists

Part of the army’s mission in tracking down smugglers (Ministry of Defense)
Part of the army’s mission in tracking down smugglers (Ministry of Defense)
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Algeria Arrests Two Suspected Terrorists

Part of the army’s mission in tracking down smugglers (Ministry of Defense)
Part of the army’s mission in tracking down smugglers (Ministry of Defense)

The People's National Army (PNA) apprehended two individuals in Oran, the largest city in western Algeria, over suspicions of "backing terrorist groups," the Algerian defense ministry revealed on Wednesday.

Simultaneously, a military patrol uncovered an extremists' hideout in Bouira, situated in the east of the capital.

According to the ministry, these operations, conducted between January 10-16, 2024, underscore the "professionalism, vigilance, and permanent availability" of the Armed Forces across the national territory.

The ministry lauded the efforts to "fight organized crime and the scourge of drug trafficking" in the country.

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Hamas, Two Other Palestinian Groups Say Gaza Ceasefire Deal 'Closer Than Ever'

Palestinians inspect damages in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, following a Hamas surprise attack, at Beach refugee camp, in Gaza City, October 9, 2023. (Reuters)
Palestinians inspect damages in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, following a Hamas surprise attack, at Beach refugee camp, in Gaza City, October 9, 2023. (Reuters)
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Hamas, Two Other Palestinian Groups Say Gaza Ceasefire Deal 'Closer Than Ever'

Palestinians inspect damages in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, following a Hamas surprise attack, at Beach refugee camp, in Gaza City, October 9, 2023. (Reuters)
Palestinians inspect damages in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, following a Hamas surprise attack, at Beach refugee camp, in Gaza City, October 9, 2023. (Reuters)

Hamas and two other Palestinian militant groups said on Saturday that a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel is "closer than ever", provided Israel does not impose new conditions.

"The possibility of reaching an agreement (for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal) is closer than ever, provided the enemy stops imposing new conditions," Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said in a rare joint statement issued after talks in Cairo on Friday.

Last week, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States were held in Doha, rekindling hope of an agreement.

A Hamas leader told AFP on Saturday that talks had made "significant and important progress" in recent days.

"Most points related to the ceasefire and prisoner exchange issues have been agreed upon," he said on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to speak publicly on the issue.

"Some unresolved points remain, but they do not hinder the process. The agreement could be finalized before the end of this year, provided it is not disrupted by (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu's new conditions."