Arab League to Hamas: Accept Egypt deal

The head of the Arab League, Nabil al-Arabi, has said that he hopes Hamas will accept a ceasefire proposal put forward by Egypt.

After talks with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Arabi told reporters that the draft agreement meets many of Hamas's demands.

"Hamas wants an end to the Gaza seige, and the Egyptian initiative calls for opening the Gaza crossings, which means ending the blockade."