Sources indicate the proposal entails a 60-day truce, during which hostages would be freed in stages, paving the way for further negotiations on a lasting ceasefire.
Hamas Accepts New Ceasefire Terms with Israel, Sources Confirm
Hamas Accepts New Ceasefire Terms with Israel, Sources Confirm
Hamas has reportedly agreed to a new ceasefire offer mediated by Egypt and Qatar, aiming to secure a hostage release deal with Israel.
Hamas has accepted the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by regional mediators, as confirmed by a source within the Palestinian armed group. The mediation is supported by Egypt and Qatar and follows a framework suggested by US envoy Steve Witkoff. The plan is said to involve the release of approximately half of the 50 Israeli hostages, with 20 of them presumed to be alive, over the course of a two-stage process during a temporary truce that would last for 60 days. During this period, talks would take place regarding a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
As the situation remains tense, there has been no immediate response from Israeli officials regarding the ceasefire proposal. Mass gatherings occurred on Sunday night in Tel Aviv, where hundreds of thousands of citizens rallied, urging the Israeli government to reach an agreement with Hamas for the release of hostages. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern, suggesting that the demonstrations might bolster Hamas's negotiating stance.
The ongoing conflict in the region continues to prompt fear and displacement among civilians, particularly in parts of Gaza City, where intensified Israeli airstrikes have led to thousands seeking refuge. The escalating humanitarian crisis adds urgency to discussions surrounding the ceasefire and the complex negotiations expected to follow.
