"Israeli Intelligence Confirms Deaths of Over 20% of Hostages in Gaza"

Israeli officials believe that at least one-fifth of the hostages captured in Hamas’ October attack and remaining in the Gaza Strip have died, with at least 32 confirmed dead and another 20 possibly killed. Negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with Hamas reviewing a proposed six-week cease-fire agreement contingent on the release of more Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected proposals to withdraw IDF troops from Gaza, vowing not to end the war without achieving all its goals, including the return of all hostages and the elimination of Hamas.