Hamas Ceasefire Response: Demands & Latest News
- Renewed fighting in Gaza has left at least 60 Palestinians dead and 284 wounded in the last 24 hours,according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health.
- hamas proposed exchanging 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 deceased hostages for Palestinian prisoners, a deal swiftly rejected.
- proposal as a basis for immediate talks,stating it's "the only way" to secure a 60-day ceasefire,release hostages,and begin substantive negotiations for a permanent resolution.
In Gaza, the Israel-Gaza conflict escalates as ceasefire negotiations crumble, leading to heavy casualties and rejected proposals. Hamas’s recent response, deemed unacceptable by U.S. officials,has reignited fighting,with at least 60 Palestinians dead in the last 24 hours. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff urges Hamas to accept the U.S. framework for a 60-day ceasefire, hostage release, and permanent resolution talks. Israeli strikes and warnings of further “destruction” heighten tensions, as the war’s grim toll surpasses 54,000 deaths. Discover the latest demands and news about the ongoing crisis, and find complete coverage at News Directory 3. What’s the next move in this volatile situation?
Gaza Fighting Intensifies as Ceasefire Negotiations Falter
Renewed fighting in Gaza has left at least 60 Palestinians dead and 284 wounded in the last 24 hours,according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. The escalation follows the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations, further intensifying the israel–Gaza conflict.
hamas proposed exchanging 10 living hostages and the remains of 18 deceased hostages for Palestinian prisoners, a deal swiftly rejected. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff called Hamas’s response “fully unacceptable” and insisted on adherence to the U.S. framework proposal.
Witkoff urged Hamas to accept the U.S. proposal as a basis for immediate talks,stating it’s “the only way” to secure a 60-day ceasefire,release hostages,and begin substantive negotiations for a permanent resolution. The White House confirmed that Israel had approved the ceasefire proposal before it was presented to hamas.
As the start of the war on Oct. 7, 2023, at least 54,381 people in Gaza have been killed and 124,054 wounded, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. The conflict began after Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking hundreds hostage; about 20 hostages remain in captivity.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to accept the “witkoff Deal” or face destruction. He stated that the IDF is continuing its operations in Gaza “with full force,” dismantling Hamas outposts while evacuating civilians from combat zones.