"Hamas Ceasefire Proposal Includes Prisoner Exchange and Hostage Demands"
TL;DR
Hamas has presented a ceasefire proposal to mediators and the U.S., outlining the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, including women, children, elderly, and ill hostages in the first stage. Israel has rejected the proposal, citing "unrealistic demands," and the conflict has led to a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a quarter of the population facing famine. The proposal also includes a deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the release of all detainees from both sides in a second stage.
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- Israel receives Hamas list of hostage deal demands from Qatar - report The Jerusalem Post
- Hamas proposal: Female soldiers to be freed in 1st stage in exchange for 100 life prisoners The Times of Israel
- Hamas responds to hostage, ceasefire proposal from U.S., Qatar Egypt Axios
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