Hamas has made a decision not to respond to Israel’s counterproposal for a ceasefire/hostage release deal, an official told Reuters on Wednesday.
According to the official, the terror group is “committed” to the mediators’ plan instead.
Israel had submitted a counterproposal last week to a new Egyptian proposal for a hostage release/ceasefire deal that would see Hamas releasing US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander along with four other hostages [not all alive] in exchange for a 50-day ceasefire and the start of negotiations on a long-term ceasefire; the opening of Gazan crossings to allow the entry of humanitarian aid; and the re-opening of the Netzarim Corridor.
Israel would also release 2,000 Palestinians detained after the October 7 attack and 250 terrorists for each released hostage.
Israel submitted a counterproposal insisting that 10 live hostages be released in accordance with the previous proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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Israeli government fools.
Just stop all food,fuel,water,medicine,electricity,internet,media outlets and flatten all remaining buildings from planes and ships firing rockets. No buildings should remain standing. Negotiate with Africa to move the gazans over.
Heimisha guy; “Negotiate with Africa”? Who is Africa? There are 54 countries in Africa! Your moniker should be “Armchair General”!