A source within Hamas confirmed that the group has agreed to a latest proposal aimed at establishing a ceasefire and facilitating the release of hostages, as tensions escalate in Gaza.
Hamas Accepts New Ceasefire Proposal Amid Intensifying Conflict
Hamas Accepts New Ceasefire Proposal Amid Intensifying Conflict
Mediators from Egypt and Qatar present a two-stage plan for hostages and a potential truce.
Hamas has reportedly accepted a renewed ceasefire proposal put forward by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, according to an insider from the group. This agreement comes amidst rising hostilities, with thousands of Palestinians fleeing intensifying Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City. The latest proposal is a comprehensive, two-stage plan that builds on a framework initially suggested by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
The terms of the agreement entail Hamas releasing approximately half of the remaining 50 Israeli hostages, with 20 of these believed to still be alive. This process would occur over two phases within a 60-day temporary ceasefire, during which negotiations for a long-term ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops would take place.
No immediate response has been provided from Israeli officials regarding this development. Concurrently, a significant protest took place in Tel Aviv, where hundreds of thousands of demonstrators urged the Israeli government to reach an agreement with Hamas for the return of hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the protests, claiming they complicate negotiations with the militant organization.
As the situation continues to unfold, international observers remain watchful for further developments regarding potential peace efforts in the region.
