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Hamas Considers Israeli Ceasefire Proposal as Gaza Crisis Deepens

Hamas signals readiness to release all hostages if war ends, while rejecting Israel's demands for disarmament, as humanitarian conditions worsen in Gaza.

Les Palestiniens inspectent les dégâts sur le site d’une frappe israélienne sur une tente abritant des personnes déplacées, à Khan Younis dans le sud de la bande de Gaza le 15 avril 2025.
Les partisans des otages israéliens kidnappés lors de l’attaque du 7 octobre 2023 contre Israël par le Hamas participent à une manifestation pour marquer un an et demi depuis l’attaque meurtrière du 7 octobre par le Hamas, à Jérusalem, le 7 avril 2025.
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De la fumée s’élève de Gaza après une explosion, le 14 avril.

Overview

  • Hamas has stated its willingness to release all hostages in exchange for an end to the war, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and full humanitarian access to Gaza.
  • Israel's ceasefire proposal includes a phased release of hostages and a 45-day truce, but requires Hamas to disarm, a condition Hamas has firmly rejected.
  • The United Nations has described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as the worst since the conflict began, with severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.
  • Egypt, acting as a mediator, has transmitted Israel's ceasefire proposal to Hamas, with the group expected to respond after internal consultations within 48 hours.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron has urged an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the reopening of humanitarian corridors, while discussing a two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace.