In a significant development amid ongoing truce talks, Hamas has agreed to a US proposal concerning Israeli hostages, marking a potential breakthrough in negotiations. This proposal, discussed in Doha, outlines a three-phase plan aiming to initiate a ceasefire, including the exchange of elderly, sick, and female Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and the intensification of aid deliveries. The agreement also addresses the contentious issue of Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, with Hamas consenting to defer negotiations on this point until after the initial phase. The move has been met with urgency by hostage families, who implore their government to finalize the deal, amidst escalating tensions on the Israeli-Lebanese border.
- Hamas accepts a US proposal in truce talks involving Israeli hostages.
- The proposal includes a three-phase plan starting with a ceasefire, the exchange of hostages for prisoners, and increased aid deliveries.
- Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, a critical point of contention, will be negotiated after the first phase.
- Hostage families have publicly urged their government to accept the proposal.
- Increased rocket fire on the Israeli-Lebanese border has raised fears of wider conflict, with Hezbollah indicating it would cease its own combat operations following a deal between Israel and Hamas, provided Israel does not target its commanders.
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