Overview

• Hamas has approved a ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, emphasizing its refusal to disarm as a 'red line.'
• Israel has submitted a counter-proposal in coordination with the U.S., with negotiations ongoing in Doha to address hostages and truce terms.
• Israeli airstrikes on Khan Younès on March 30 killed at least 17 civilians, including women and children, worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
• French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt strikes and restore the ceasefire, urging immediate humanitarian aid.
• The conflict has displaced nearly all of Gaza's 2.4 million residents, with over 50,000 deaths reported since October 2023.