"Hamas Proposes 135-Day Truce Plan and Hostage Deal in Israel-Gaza War"

Hamas has responded to a US and Israel-backed ceasefire proposal with a 135-day truce plan, demanding the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and laying out a series of demands including hostage exchanges and rebuilding Gaza. The proposal, likely unacceptable to Israel's prime minister, is being evaluated by Israel, while the US sees it as the "best path forward" and presses for a sustained humanitarian pause leading to a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Israeli military remains focused on targeting Hamas, and there are growing concerns about the fate of hostages and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.