Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal

Hamas reportedly told mediators it approves the newest ceasefire plan, as talks with Egypt and Qatar continue and Israeli leaders weigh the implications.

Hamas Accepts Latest Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

Hamas told mediators it approves the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal submitted a day earlier, according to international outlets and Israeli media. The plan envisions a 60 day ceasefire and a two step release of hostages, but officials did not share details. Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing talks with Hamas in a bid to broker a truce.

On the Israeli side, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Hamas discussed the deal only because it fears a serious effort to take Gaza City. He asserted that control of the city would mean defeat for Hamas, highlighting the leadership and the remaining military infrastructure as its core. The development comes as the region faces renewed concerns about civilians and a possible humanitarian collapse.

Analysts will watch how much weight this acceptance carries versus the conditions Hamas may insist on. The shift shows how mediators are shaping the frame of the talks, but the real test is what happens on the ground, not what is said in closed rooms.

Beyond the battlefield, the moves reveal a wider dynamic: outside powers are trying to prevent a broader crisis while domestic pressures in Israel and among Hamas backers push toward hard lines. If a 60 day window exists, it could become a deadline rather than a pause, risking a rushed endgame.

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The next hours will show whether talks translate into relief on the ground.