"Hamas Offers 135-Day Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange for Complete Israeli Withdrawal"

Hamas has presented a counterproposal for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, calling for a phased Israeli withdrawal over a four-and-a-half-month truce and a plan to permanently end the war. The proposal includes the gradual release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a massive humanitarian effort, and rebuilding. While the United States views the offer positively, Israel has rejected it, stating that there is "no way" they would accept the counteroffer. The response has been met with optimism by some involved in the negotiations, and the US is reviewing the response and pushing for a "humanitarian pause."