BREAKING: Hamas says it has accepted a new ceasefire proposal.
The ball is now in Israel’s court.
This could stop the war for 60 days—and free hostages. Here's what we know 🧵
The ball is now in Israel’s court.
This could stop the war for 60 days—and free hostages. Here's what we know 🧵
The ceasefire proposal includes:
60-day halt to Israeli military operations
Release of 50% of hostages held in Gaza
Israel releasing an undisclosed number of Palestinian hostages from Israeli prisons.
A framework to end the war entirely
60-day halt to Israeli military operations
Release of 50% of hostages held in Gaza
Israel releasing an undisclosed number of Palestinian hostages from Israeli prisons.
A framework to end the war entirely
This proposal closely resembles a previous plan accepted by Israel and put forward by a U.S. envoy.
Mediators from Egypt and Qatar presented the deal in Cairo. Hamas handed in formal approval.
Netanyahu’s only public comment so far: “Hamas is under immense pressure.”
Mediators from Egypt and Qatar presented the deal in Cairo. Hamas handed in formal approval.
Netanyahu’s only public comment so far: “Hamas is under immense pressure.”
Meanwhile, Israel is preparing a full military seizure of Gaza City.
Tanks rolled into the Sabra neighborhood Monday. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are fleeing yet again, fearing a massive assault.
Tanks rolled into the Sabra neighborhood Monday. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are fleeing yet again, fearing a massive assault.
Israel has not officially responded to Hamas’ acceptance.
But if it rejects the deal now, it will be doing so knowing there’s a path to pause the war, free hostages, and save lives.
But if it rejects the deal now, it will be doing so knowing there’s a path to pause the war, free hostages, and save lives.
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