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Hamas Backs 60-Day Gaza Truce Proposal as Israel Sticks to ‘All Hostages’ Demand

Egypt and Qatar say they have delivered a mediator-drafted plan linking phased releases to urgent aid, leaving the next move to Israel.

Tel Aviv (Israel), 17/08/2025.- Protesters supporting the families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, during a nationwide strike protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, 17 August 2025. According to the Israeli army (IDF) spokesperson, around 50 Israeli hostages remain in captivity in the Gaza Strip, including the bodies of at least 30 confirmed dead. (Protestas) EFE/EPA/ABIR SULTAN EPA
Israel demanda la liberación total de rehenes tras propuesta de cese al fuego de Hamas
Imagen aérea de la Franja de Gaza

Overview

  • Israel has not formally accepted the offer, with a senior official reiterating that any deal must free all remaining hostages and meet security conditions including disarmament and long-term control arrangements.
  • The proposal envisions a 60-day suspension of military operations with staged releases of Israeli captives tied to Palestinian prisoner exchanges and the rapid entry of fuel, water, electricity, and support to hospitals and bakeries.
  • Egyptian and Qatari mediators prepared the text, which officials say is based on an earlier U.S. framework associated with envoy Steve Witkoff, and confirmed it has been transmitted to Israel.
  • Qatar’s foreign ministry said the plan is nearly identical to a version previously accepted by Israel, and Israeli media report a response could come later this week.
  • Military operations continue in Gaza and public pressure in Israel has intensified for a deal, while Gaza’s health ministry reports more than 62,000 dead, a toll cited by UN agencies and disputed by Israel.