Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal as Israel Pushes for More Hostage Releases

A 50-day truce mediated by Egypt and Qatar is under negotiation, with Hamas agreeing to release five hostages and Israel countering with a demand for ten.

Hamas has agreed to a 50-day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt and Qatar, which includes the release of five Israeli hostages.
Israel has submitted a counterproposal demanding the release of ten hostages instead of five, in coordination with the United States.
The ceasefire is expected to begin after the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, though no final agreement has been reached yet.
Israeli airstrikes and a renewed ground offensive in Gaza continue as part of efforts to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining 58 hostages.
Protests in Israel are intensifying, with thousands demanding immediate action for the release of hostages held by Hamas.