Israel insists on the liberation of all captives following Hamas' endorsement of a fresh ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed a willingness to accept a new agreement that could potentially release hostages still held in Gaza, as military operations continue in Gaza City [2]. This latest development reflects a persistent effort to secure hostage releases as part of the broader ceasefire and conflict dynamics.
The negotiations come after a ceasefire deal was agreed upon in January 2025, which included a 42-day truce, the release of Israeli hostages, and was approved by Israel's security cabinet [1]. However, full compliance and withdrawal conditions have remained unsettled, as Israel did not fully comply with the withdrawal terms from the Philadelphi corridor after receiving the first phase of hostages, indicating ongoing tensions around the implementation of the agreement.
Qatar and Egypt, backed by the United States, have been mediating frequent rounds of shuttle diplomacy between the two factions [3]. The new proposal, which is "almost identical" to an earlier version agreed to by Israel, includes an initial 60-day truce, a partial hostage release, the freeing of some Palestinian prisoners, and provisions allowing for the entry of aid [4].
However, the situation remains fluid with ongoing conflict, humanitarian issues, and negotiations continuing in parallel. The Israeli military has reportedly killed 48 people in Gaza today [5]. The Israeli government has called for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza ceasefire deal [6].
Meanwhile, Hamas senior official Mahmoud Mardawi has stated that his group has opened the door to the possibility of reaching an agreement, but the outcome is uncertain [7]. Hamas has accepted a new truce proposal, mediated by Qatar and Egypt [8]. There is mounting pressure on Netanyahu to end the war and free the remaining hostages still held captive, as demonstrated by a large protest in Tel Aviv [9].
Of the 251 hostages taken during Hamas's October 2023 attack, 49 are still in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead [10]. The death toll from Israel's offensive in Gaza is reported to be at least 62,064 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza [11].
The Israeli military later claimed a strike in Khan Yunis overnight targeted a Hamas militant, with steps taken to mitigate civilian harm [12]. The Gaza civil defense agency reported that artillery shelling continues intermittently in the Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods of Gaza City [13].
As the negotiations progress, it is crucial to maintain a focus on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The lives of the hostages and countless civilians hang in the balance, and it is hoped that this latest round of negotiations will lead to a lasting and peaceful resolution.
References: 1. Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire Deal Signed, but Compliance Remains Unsettled 2. Israel to Negotiate Hostage Release Amidst Ongoing Gaza Conflict 3. Qatar and Egypt Mediate Gaza Ceasefire Talks 4. New Proposal for Gaza Ceasefire Includes Hostage Release and Humanitarian Aid 5. Israeli Military Kills 48 People in Gaza Today 6. Israel Calls for Release of All Hostages in Gaza Ceasefire Deal 7. Hamas Opens Door to Peace Talks, but Outcome Uncertain 8. Hamas Accepts New Truce Proposal Mediated by Qatar and Egypt 9. Large Protest in Tel Aviv Calls for End to Gaza War and Hostage Release 10. 49 Hostages Still Held in Gaza, Including 27 Declared Dead by Israeli Military 11. Gaza Death Toll from Israel's Offensive Reaches 62,064 12. Israeli Military Claims Strike in Khan Yunis Targeted Hamas Militant 13. Artillery Shelling Continues in Gaza City's Zeitoun and Sabra Neighborhoods
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