Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has reaffirmed that the group will only agree to a truce deal if Israel commits to a permanent ceasefire, rejecting any surrender of weapons. As negotiations continue, Qatar, Egypt, and the US are pushing for a joint mediation effort to reach a ceasefire agreement.
While Israeli forces continue to strike Gaza, Palestinian health officials report casualties in the conflict. Despite positive signals from Hamas regarding a ceasefire deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concerns over the terms of the proposal.
Divides within the Israeli government have emerged, with some extremist allies threatening to quit if the ceasefire proposal is accepted. As tensions rise, all parties involved are awaiting Hamas’ official response to the proposed truce.
The situation remains delicate as talks continue, and the outcome of these negotiations will determine the future of the conflict in Gaza. Stay updated as the story unfolds.