Heads up: A 60-day ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip is now on the table, and Israel is weighing its next move 🤝. Here’s what you need to know:
What’s the deal?
Egyptian and Qatari mediators pitched a 60-day truce. Key points: Israel would pause military ops, let in urgent aid (fuel, water, electricity), and rebuild hospitals & bakeries 🏥🍞. In return, 10 Israeli hostages would be freed for 200 Palestinian prisoners (140 serving life & 60 with 15+ years).
Next steps:
Hamas & other Palestinian factions gave a thumbs-up, but Israel hasn’t sent a formal yes or no. Cairo and Doha will loop in U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to nudge talks forward 🔄.
Big picture:
PM Netanyahu says Hamas is “under immense pressure” to accept terms, while planning a new push in Gaza City. Critics worry about a spike in civilian harm amid an already dire humanitarian crisis.
Whether this truce gets the green light, it shows the urgent need for relief and an end to the cycle of violence ⚖️. Stay tuned as talks heat up!
Reference(s):
Israel weighs ceasefire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
cgtn.com
