Hamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war
- In early 2025, Hamas replied to a ceasefire initiative introduced by US envoy Steve Witkoff, agreeing to release hostages and bodies in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while also requesting some modifications to the plan.
- The ceasefire effort follows a war triggered by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed around 1,200 people and led to an Israeli military campaign.
- Hamas demands a permanent ceasefire, full Israeli withdrawal, and humanitarian aid guarantees, while Israel insists on Hamas disarmament and the return of all 58 hostages held in Gaza.
- Hamas indicated its willingness to free ten Israeli captives who are alive along with the remains of 18 others in exchange for the release of Palestinian detainees, but Witkoff described Hamas's reply as unacceptable and said it "only takes us backward."
- The stalled negotiations suggest ongoing conflict risks escalate as Israel prepares to deepen its offensive and 2.2 million Gazans face worsening humanitarian conditions.
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Hamas pledges to free 10 living hostages
Hamas announced on Saturday that it had submitted its response to a ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, saying 10 living hostages would be freed from Gaza under the deal. The White House had said the latest proposal for a deal was approved in advance by Israel, which on Friday warned Hamas to either accept the deal and free the hostages "or be annihilated". The group did not explicitly say it had accepted the version of the proposal …
Hamas shows flexibility, but only partially agrees with a US proposal for a ceasefire. Accordingly, the reactions of the US and Israel are out. What is the next step?
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In the Gaza Strip, the chance for a rapid ceasefire has fallen again. US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Witkoff, rejected Hamas' reaction to his proposal for a ceasefire. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that he would continue the attacks in the Gaza Strip.
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