Hamas has agreed to the latest ceasefire and hostage release proposal presented by regional mediators, according to sources within the group. The plan, shaped by Egypt and Qatar and influenced by a framework introduced by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in June, outlines a 60-day truce during which Hamas would release half of the remaining Israeli hostages in two phases. Negotiations for a permanent ceasefire would also follow under this arrangement.
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The response from Israel remains uncertain, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office previously insisted that no agreement would be accepted unless all hostages were freed at once. In a recent statement, Netanyahu suggested Hamas was under heavy pressure but avoided addressing the proposal directly. Meanwhile, Israel’s military leadership declared a turning point in the war, signaling intensified operations against Hamas in Gaza City.
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Reports from Gaza City confirmed that Israeli forces, supported by air and artillery fire, advanced into the Sabra neighborhood, surrounding schools and a UN-run clinic where displaced civilians sought refuge. The Israeli cabinet is also expected to approve plans to occupy Gaza City later this week, escalating tensions as thousands flee intensified bombardments.
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Indirect negotiations in Cairo, led by Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, have created renewed hope among mediators. Qatari and Egyptian officials emphasized urgency, describing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as “beyond imagination.” On Monday, Hamas submitted a written acceptance of the proposal without amendments, closely mirroring Witkoff’s earlier framework, which had been initially rejected.
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Mass protests have erupted across Israel, with families of hostages urging the government to accept a deal before further escalation. Palestinians in Gaza, meanwhile, also called for peace, expressing frustration with both Hamas and Israel as the conflict continues to devastate civilian life. International voices, including U.S. President Donald Trump, have weighed in, demanding Hamas’s destruction as the only path to securing hostage releases.
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The humanitarian situation remains dire, with Gaza’s health ministry reporting over 62,000 deaths since the start of Israel’s offensive following Hamas’s October 2023 attack. Over 90% of homes are estimated to be damaged or destroyed, while famine and malnutrition continue to claim lives, particularly among children. Calls for an immediate ceasefire grow louder as both sides remain entrenched in their positions.
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