Macron Urges Israel to Cease Gaza Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Advance

Hamas has approved a new ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, while Israel has submitted a counter-proposal amid ongoing airstrikes and worsening humanitarian conditions.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt airstrikes on Gaza and return to the ceasefire agreement.
Hamas has approved a ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, emphasizing that its weapons remain a non-negotiable 'red line.'
Israel has responded with a counter-proposal, developed in coordination with the United States, but details remain undisclosed.
Israeli airstrikes on Khan Younès on March 30 killed at least 17 people, including women and children, exacerbating Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Efforts to secure a ceasefire also include negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages, with 58 individuals still held in Gaza.