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Israel Backs US 60-Day Gaza Ceasefire Proposal as Heavy Strikes Persist

A UN report accusing firms of fueling the Gaza offensive underscores international scrutiny over an aid distribution system that has become lethal for civilians

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Smoke from an Israeli bombardment rises over the Gaza Strip, seen from southern Israel, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
A Palestinian girl stands atop the rubble of the Al-Aimawi family's home that was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Al-Zawaideh, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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Overview

  • Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed Israel “said yes” to Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s 60-day ceasefire plan negotiated by the United States
  • Hamas is holding national consultations to assess the proposal, which envisions phased hostage releases and partial withdrawal of Israeli forces
  • Gaza’s Health Ministry reports more than 300 Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire over the past 48 hours, with shelters and displacement centers among the targets
  • Since late May, at least 640 Palestinians have died and over 4,400 been wounded at or near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites guarded by Israeli forces
  • UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese named more than 60 companies for allegedly supporting Israeli settlements and military operations in Gaza, calling for legal accountability