Hey fam! Israel is eyeing a 60-day truce in Gaza—but they’re firm: no deal unless all hostages are back home first. Right now, 50 people are still held there, with around 20 reported alive 🕊️.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Hamas has accepted a new proposal to swap 200 Palestinian prisoners (plus women & minors) in return for 10 living and 18 deceased hostages.
- Previous talks led to two short truces with partial exchanges, but a lasting ceasefire never materialized.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu hasn’t officially commented yet, but he’s clear: “All hostages, all at once, under our terms.”
Mediators from Egypt to Qatar are watching closely. Qatar says it’s “cautiously optimistic” since this plan mirrors an earlier draft 🤝. Now, it’s up to Israel to give the official go-ahead for the next round of talks.
This could be the biggest pause in nearly two years of conflict. Stay tuned and let’s hope this time the truce holds! ✌️
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Israel considers 60-day Gaza truce and insists on hostage release
cgtn.com
