Hamas Agrees to 50-Day Ceasefire as Israel Demands More Hostages Released

The truce, mediated by Egypt and Qatar, hinges on finalizing terms after Eid al-Fitr, with negotiations ongoing over the number of hostages to be freed.

Hamas has agreed to a 50-day ceasefire proposal, committing to release five Israeli hostages during the truce.
Israel has submitted a counterproposal, requesting the release of ten hostages instead of five.
Mediators Egypt and Qatar have facilitated the proposal, with the ceasefire expected to begin after Eid al-Fitr, pending agreement on final terms.
Israeli airstrikes and a ground offensive in Gaza have resumed, with the stated aim of pressuring Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with over 50,100 reported deaths since the conflict began in October 2023.