Hamas Agrees to Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Hopes Israel Won't Undermine Plan

Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal

• 🎯 Hamas Chief Khalil ala announced on Saturday that the militant group has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal received from mediators Egypt and Qatar.
• 💡 Ala expressed hope that the Israeli occupation will not undermine the plan, which aims to secure a pause in the conflict that began in October 2023.

Ceasefire Proposal Details and Reactions

• ⚡ Security sources indicated on Thursday that Egypt had received positive indications from Israel regarding a new ceasefire proposal.
• 🤝 The proposal reportedly includes a transitional phase where Hamas would release five Israeli hostages weekly.
• 🗣️ Hamas released a video of Israeli hostage Elana Bobad asking for help to be freed, highlighting the ongoing situation.

Public Pressure and Gaza Conditions

• 📣 Protesters in Tel Aviv, including Amun Shang Gillan, took to the streets to push for the return of all hostages and for peace in Gaza.
• 💔 In Gaza's Khan Yunis, residents like Hadah al-Naar prepared for Eid amidst Israel's aerial and ground operations, expressing a desire for a solution and normalcy.
• 🧒 Al-Naar emphasized the human cost, questioning why children in Gaza should be denied joy.

Israeli Government Response

• ⚖️ The Israeli Prime Minister's office stated that the proposal was discussed and a counterproposal has been sent to the mediators.
• ❓ Reuters' request for confirmation on whether the Prime Minister's office had also agreed to the ceasefire proposal did not receive an immediate response.