Overview

• 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.