Overview

• Hamas has announced its willingness to release all remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for an end to the war in Gaza and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces.
• Israel, through Egyptian mediation, has submitted a temporary ceasefire proposal to Hamas, aiming to restart negotiations for a permanent resolution.
• Hamas has rejected disarmament as a precondition, labeling it a 'red line' that cannot be considered in any agreement.
• The group has emphasized the need for guarantees to ensure Israel adheres to any ceasefire commitments, citing past instances of alleged backtracking.
• The situation remains fluid as Hamas studies the Israeli proposal and international mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and the U.S., work to facilitate further dialogue.