Hamas Offers 70 Israel Hostages for 5-Day Cease-Fire
Hamas' armed wing, al-Qassam Brigades, has announced its readiness to release 70 Israeli hostages, mainly women and children, in exchange for a five-day truce in Gaza. Talks have taken place with Qatari mediators, who previously helped secure the release of four hostages. The proposed truce would include a complete cease-fire and allow for aid and humanitarian relief in the Gaza Strip. Roughly 240 hostages were taken during Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7. Israel has not yet responded to the offer.