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Israel's Cabinet Meets on Gaza City Plans as Protests Demand Hostage Deal

Mediators report Hamas accepted a 60-day truce offer with phased releases that awaits an Israeli response.

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Overview

  • The proposal, adjusted by Egypt and Qatar from the Witkoff plan, envisions a 60-day pause with an initial release of roughly ten living hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, according to media reports.
  • Qatar said Israel has not replied to the offer, and Israeli outlets reported the security cabinet did not formally take it up while reviewing operational plans for Gaza City.
  • Channel 13 reported IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged acceptance of the deal and warned a Gaza City assault could endanger hostages.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu is reported to reject a partial truce and to insist on a comprehensive agreement that frees all hostages and secures Israel's war objectives.
  • Hostage families led nationwide road blockades and a mass rally in Tel Aviv, where organizers said about 350,000 people called for an immediate agreement and an end to the war.