Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team have rejected an Egyptian-mediated proposal that had gained approval from Hamas. Instead, during a meeting on Saturday, the Israeli occupation’s war cabinet put forward a counterproposal.
According to Israeli Channel 14, ‘Tel Aviv’ is now awaiting Hamas’ response through mediators, warning that the situation is approaching a turning point that could either lead to a new prisoner exchange deal or a major military escalation in Gaza.
“We are entering a decisive week that could bring a breakthrough in negotiations or lead to further escalation,” the report stated.
Israel’s Channel 12 reports the details presented by the Israeli negotiating delegation at last night’s cabinet meeting:
– Israel received a proposal from the mediators between Thursday night and Friday, and Israel presented its counter-proposal yesterday afternoon.
– The…
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Hamas’s Proposal: Flexibility in Ceasefire Terms
Hamas (the Islamic Resistance Movement) has proposed the release of five Zionist captives, including soldier Aidan Alexander, who holds both Israeli and US citizenship, along with the return of several bodies.
In exchange, Hamas demands a 50-day ceasefire but notably does not condition it on a permanent end to hostilities—a shift from its previous stance.
Earlier, Hamas had demanded the release of one living captive and four bodies in return for the same 50-day ceasefire, while insisting on a commitment to end the war entirely. The Palestinian news agency Ma’an described this as a significant softening of Hamas’s position.
BREAKING: Senior Hamas official Khalil Hayya announces that a new ceasefire offer was received from mediators two days ago, and that Hamas has agreed to it, hoping it won’t be obstructed by the Israeli occupation. pic.twitter.com/OKFtK00ktm
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) March 29, 2025
Israeli Enemy’s Counterproposal
However, the Israeli occupation entity dismissed Hamas’s request for a 10-day ceasefire per released hostage, deeming it unacceptable. Instead, Tel Aviv’s counteroffer proposes the release of 10 Israeli captives and several bodies in exchange for a 50-day ceasefire.
Ma’an noted that a previous agreement had involved the release of three Israeli captives in exchange for a week-long truce.
Source: Al-Manar Website
