Hamas proposes 3-stage ceasefire over 135 days, leading to end of Gaza war with Israel

Why Is There Still No Gaza Ceasefire?

Netanyahu knows he's barely clinging to power, Biden is playing a bigger game, and Hamas's leadership cares little for the vast suffering since 7 October, says foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Will there soon be an agreement leading to a pause in fighting and the release of hostages held captive since October 7? Encouraging signs have been multiplying in recent days... until Benyamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday evening a new offensive in the south of the region...

Israel and Hamas are approaching a cease-fire in talks. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself. Payments to UNRWA and Israel are faltering.

The Israeli truce offer that remained for Palestine terrorist organization Hamas has expired, lasting 135 days during which all Israeli hostages would be released, but Israel must bear full responsibility for the complete collapse of the Gaza sector.

Hamas handed its own ceasefire offer back to negotiating mediators from Qatar and Egypt, proposing a 135-day ceasefire and for Israel to withdraw troops in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages.

The Islamist organization proposed a three-phase, six-week plan to allow for an exchange of prisoners and lead to an end to hostilities. A proposal that is too ambitious for Israel but that opens discussions.