In ongoing news regarding the ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, Hamas claims there has been no progress in negotiations as demands for the release of captives and an immediate truce grow in Tel Aviv.
A senior Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, stated that Hamas is willing to engage in discussions for a truce proposal that brings a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Despite efforts from Arab mediators and the United States, a lasting ceasefire has not been reached, with both sides pointing fingers at each other.
Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, over 130,000 protesters gathered to demand a resolution to bring the captives home. Family members of those held in Gaza pleaded for Prime Minister Netanyahu to not prolong the war, accusing him of personal interests affecting the negotiations.
On a new front, The US has revised its proposed language to jumpstart the negotiations, focusing on a three-phase deal outlined by President Joe Biden. The first phase entails a complete ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and a captive exchange.
As tensions rise, fears of a wider conflict have prompted regional and international leaders to intervene, with Egypt’s President emphasizing the urgent need to prevent further escalation in the region.