After weeks of stalled negotiations, Hamas has submitted a new response to a proposed Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, which Israeli officials have described as 'workable.' Mediators and international actors, including the US, are pushing for a swift agreement as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen, with reports of mass starvation and aid distribution disputes.
The main sticking points remain control over food aid and the terms of Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza. Both sides are under intense pressure to finalize a deal, with Hamas demanding stronger guarantees and Israel insisting on security measures.
Despite ongoing fighting, optimism is growing that a phased truce and hostage release could be within reach.
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