Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal as Israel Submits Counteroffer

Hamas agrees to release five hostages under a 50-day truce mediated by Egypt and Qatar, while Israel continues military operations and negotiates terms with U.S. support.

Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, agreeing to release five Israeli hostages, including an American-Israeli, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and a pause in fighting.
Israel has submitted a counter-proposal to the mediators, coordinated with the United States, but has not disclosed specific details of its terms.
Israeli military operations, including airstrikes and ground activity in Rafah, continue as Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterates demands for Hamas to disarm and relinquish power.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with over 50,000 Palestinians killed since the conflict began, and limited aid reaching the displaced population.
Negotiations remain fluid, with no agreement yet on a lasting ceasefire or broader resolution to the conflict.