Hamas has offered to release all hostages held in Gaza under a comprehensive ceasefire agreement, according to a televised statement by Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the group's armed wing. The proposal comes amid stalled negotiations for a 60-day truce mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.
Obeida accused Israel of rejecting previous ceasefire offers and violating past agreements, while emphasizing Hamas' readiness for a "protracted confrontation." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office countered that Hamas has "not reciprocated" efforts to secure a temporary pause in hostilities.
Key sticking points in negotiations include:
Mechanisms for delivering aid to Gaza
Maps detailing Israeli military withdrawals
Guarantees that a truce would lead to a permanent resolution
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported severe shortages of fuel and medical supplies, with only 7 of 13 recent aid coordination attempts succeeding. Over 58,600 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, according to Gaza health authorities.
Analysts suggest the proposed deal – exchanging 10 living hostages and 18 bodies for Palestinian detainees – represents a narrowing window for diplomatic progress as humanitarian conditions worsen.
