US EditionHamas agrees to US proposal on Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian official says
- Hamas has agreed to a U.S. Proposal for a temporary ceasefire and hostage release deal under negotiations led by envoy Steve Witkoff in May 2025.
- This agreement follows Israel's military offensive aiming to occupy about 75% of Gaza and displace its population to southern areas as announced by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The deal includes releasing half of the living hostages, roughly 10 individuals in two groups, in exchange for a ceasefire that precedes talks for a permanent truce.
- Witkoff described the current humanitarian situation as "completely unacceptable," while Netanyahu emphasized that freeing hostages is a top priority in his social media message.
- Despite reports of Hamas' agreement, Israeli officials cite no progress in negotiations, signaling continued conflict and international pressure over Israel's Gaza actions.
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Israel downplays Hamas claims it has accepted Witkoff’s proposal, saying no breakthrough has been reached amid reports that the number of hostages to be released remains key sticking point preventing a deal. By World Israel News Staff A senior Hamas official said on Tuesday that the terror group has agreed to the framework for a ceasefire attributed to White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, removing a key barrier to reaching…
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