In a tumultuous week for the region, Israel is carefully reviewing a revised ceasefire proposal from Hamas, even as air and ground strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip. According to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, the new text could signal a potential shift in negotiations aimed at pausing the conflict and addressing the ongoing hostage situation.
Although the details of the proposal remain undisclosed, a previous version was rejected by mediators for being insufficient. Some senior Israeli officials suggest that the latest version might be workable, even as disagreements persist—such as defining clear areas for military withdrawal during any truce.
The humanitarian conditions in Gaza are worsening rapidly, with severe food shortages and acute hunger adding urgency to the calls for a ceasefire. A Palestinian official close to the talks described Hamas' new stance as "flexible and positive," emphasizing the proposal’s acknowledgment of Gaza's escalating woes.
Stay tuned for more updates as both sides face mounting domestic and international pressure to reach a deal. This developing high-stakes negotiation has captured global attention and may hold the key to easing the region's suffering. ⚡
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Israel studies Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire plan as fighting rages
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