Overview

• 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.