Mediators receive affirmative feedback from Hamas, expressing readiness for talks aimed at establishing a ceasefire.
In a developing situation, Hamas has not yet accepted the 60-day ceasefire proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, despite giving a positive response to the initial proposal[1][2]. The proposal, which Israel has agreed to, aims to secure the release of some hostages and potentially bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza[1].
The proposal, which followed extensive negotiations including meetings between Trump's envoy and Israeli officials, was also supported by a Qatari proposal[1]. However, Hamas's stance remains uncertain, and the situation remains tense, with Israel warning of potential military escalation if negotiations do not progress[1][2].
The proposal suggests that Hamas will release half of the Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza, as well as the bodies of some 30 hostages, in exchange for the release of several Palestinian prisoners held by Israel[1]. Hamas has requested minor changes to the text of the ceasefire proposal, including the removal of the mechanism for distributing humanitarian aid managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF)[1].
Sources close to Hamas are satisfied with the latest ceasefire proposal announced by President Trump[1]. The ceasefire proposal includes guarantees that neither party will return to fighting "while negotiations continue"[1]. The initial 60-day truce aims at achieving a permanent ceasefire and a gradual withdrawal from Gaza[1].
Meanwhile, the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, has ordered Buddhist leaders to protect the reincarnation tradition from China, although the source of this information is not specified[2]. The specific details of the negotiations mechanism have not been provided by Hamas[1].
It is important to note that the statement about the Dalai Lama's order is not related to the ceasefire proposal in Gaza[2]. The war in question started at an unspecified time, and more than 57,000 Gazans have died and over 132,000 have been injured by Israeli attacks, according to the count by the Ministry of Health of the Hamas government in Gaza[2].
As the negotiations continue, both parties will be closely watched for signs of progress, with the hope of bringing an end to the conflict and securing a lasting peace for the people of Gaza.
The ceasefire proposal, supported by Qatar and guaranteed to prevent both parties from returning to fighting during negotiations, also includes the release of Israeli hostages and the disbursement of humanitarian aid. However, Hamas has requested changes to the text, including the removal of the mechanism for distributing aid managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Fund.
