Israeli officials said on Monday that Israel has proposed an extended armistice in Gaza in exchange for half of the remaining hostages in exchange for half of the remaining hostages.
The latest proposal will be a final agreement to end the Israel-Hamas war, which destroyed a wide range of Gaza and has caused thousands of people to be nearly displaced since it began in October 2023.
The proposal foresees that half of the 24 hostages believed to be alive in Gaza returned, and about half of the 35 people died, nearly 18 months after being caught by Hamas-led gunmen. Israeli officials say the new truce will last between 40 and 50 days.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel will increase pressure on Hamas but will continue negotiations in amid “under fire.” He said the ongoing military pressure is the best way to ensure the return of hostages.
Netanyahu also repeated Israel’s demand for Hamas to be disarmed, although Palestinian radical movements rejected such calls, such as the “red line” that will not cross.
Israeli Prime Minister said Hamas leaders will be allowed to leave Gaza under a broader solution, including a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to “voluntary immigration” from the narrow zone.
Evacuation order
On Monday, the Israeli military told Palestinians living in the southern city of Rafa that moved to Al Mawasi, an area on the coastline.
“The Israel Defense Forces (Israel Defense Forces) are re-engaging intense operations to remove the capabilities of terrorist organizations in these areas,” a military spokesperson said in a statement.
Hamas said over the weekend that it had accepted proposals from Kathari and Egyptian mediators, which security sources said would release five hostages a week in exchange for a truce.
The Israeli military cut off aid to Gaza and resumed operations after the truce on March 18, during which time 33 Israeli hostages and five Thais were released in exchange for about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
The efforts in the second phase of the “cease-fire agreement” signed with us in January have largely stalled, with no movement to overcome the fundamental differences between the two sides in the future after the war.
Israel has said Hamas’ military and governmental capabilities must be completely removed and said the group that has controlled Gaza since 2007 has no role in the future governance of the enclave.
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Hamas said it was willing to take a step back and allow another Palestinian government to replace it, but refused to disarm and said it had to play a role in choosing anything next for any government.
According to the Israeli Statistics Bureau, Israel launched an election campaign on October 7, 2023 after the Hamas-led gunmen attacked the southern Israeli community, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 were sent to Gaza as hostages.
According to Palestinian health authorities, the military campaign killed more than 50,000 Palestinians.
