Overview

• Hamas and allied factions formally approved a proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators calling for a two-month halt to hostilities in exchange for staged releases of Israeli captives and expanded humanitarian aid.
• The framework was transmitted to Jerusalem today but the Israeli government has yet to issue an official acceptance or outline any counteroffer.
• Hundreds of thousands of Israelis participated in nationwide demonstrations and a general strike over the weekend pressing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the return of the remaining hostages.
• Netanyahu has warned that Israel will press ahead with plans to reoccupy Gaza City and demand Hamas disarmament if the truce proposal fails to meet his security conditions.
• Gaza’s health ministry reports more than 62,000 Palestinians killed in 22 months of conflict, underscoring the urgent need for humanitarian corridors and aid deliveries.