According to several media reports, Israel has accepted a new American proposal for a ceasefire with Hamas from the Middle East Envoy of President Donald Trump, Steve Witcoff.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told hostage families that he was ready to move forward with the proposal of the latest temporary ceasefire and host deal of Vitkoff, saying the Times of Israel on Thursday citing Ex -News outlet.
According to Channel 12 reports, Netanyahu told the families that he “accepts” the proposal mainly.
White House press secretary Karolin Levit said on Thursday that Israel had “signed” the ceasefire proposal, and the Middle East messenger of Trump administration, Steve Witcoff presented it to Hamas for consideration.
CNN reported that the Israeli official told him that the proposal asks him for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 deceased hostages as well as 60-day truses. The officer did not give any details about the introduction of the conversation for a permanent end to the war, the demand for a major Hamas that Israel has refused to accept.
However, the officer was reduced by providing any details about the ongoing discussion on a permanent ceasefire. The proposal comes after months when both sides have been unable to reach a truss.
Hamas is said to have rejected the proposal. The CNN quoted a member of the group’s political bureau, quoting the Basem Name, saying that the latest structure comes from Israel and “” does not respond to the demands of any of our people, between which the war and famine are stopping. “
The Hamas leader said in a post on Facebook, “Nevertheless, the leadership of the movement is studying, with all national responsibility, the response to the proposal, in the light of the massacre, for which our people are being subjected to.”
According to CNN, a senior Israeli official said that Hamas would agree to a new proposal if the US assured that a permanent ceasefire would continue and the fight would not resume after 60 days. The group also wants human assistance to be provided through United Nations Channels. It also wants Israel Defense Forces (IDFs) to withdraw to the posts held on March 2 this year, before Israel launched its military operations. (AI)
