Hamas Accepts Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Israel Issues Counter-Offer
Hamas has accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, involving a hostages-for-aid exchange, as Israel issues an undisclosed counter-offer. The move follows days of renewed negotiations amid ongoing conflict.
Published on March 30, 2025
Hamas has accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, which involves the release of five hostages in exchange for humanitarian aid and a temporary halt in hostilities. This development, reported as of late March 2025 by multiple outlets, follows a mediation effort aimed at reducing the conflict that started on October 7, 2023.
Meanwhile, Israel has put forward a counter-proposal, with details yet to be disclosed. The renewed diplomatic efforts come amid ongoing concerns over significant casualties and widespread displacement in Gaza, as both sides navigate complex negotiations to achieve a lasting ceasefire.