Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal
It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.
Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer
JERUSALEM: A senior Israeli official on Tuesday (Aug 19) said the government stood firm on its call for the release of all hostages in any future Gaza deal, after Hamas accepted a new truce proposal. Mediators are awaiting an official Israeli response to the plan, a day after Hamas signalled its readiness
Hamas says it has accepted a new Arab proposal in Gaza ceasefire talks
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the 22-month war sparked by its Oct. 7, 2023, attack into Israel. Israel has not yet responded and says it is still committed to defeating the militant group. The latest proposal developed by Egypt and Qatar contains only […]
Israel demands release of all hostages at once, casting doubt on new Hamas-backed truce proposal
The new proposal is thought to include an initial 60-day ceasefire and a partial hostage release.
Gaza: Hamas approves ceasefire proposal as mediators wait on Israel
The proposal suggests a 60-day provisional ceasefire during which a number of captives and prisoners would be swapped, a repositioning of Israeli forces in Gaza, and a scaling up of humanitarian aid
Egypt and Qatar attempt to revive Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
A Hamas delegation held talks with Egyptian and Qatar officials as part of the effort to revive Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
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