Hamas leaders held talks tonight about the US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. According to sources, Hamas has submitted a positive official response to mediators from Egypt and Qatar. However, Hamas is demanding clear clarifications and guarantees, including automatic extension of the ceasefire if the war is not ended within the proposed period. Hamas also insists that the United Nations take over the distribution of humanitarian aid, which must be sufficient and not used by Israel as a pressure tool during negotiations. US President Donald Trump stated that Israel has already agreed to the ceasefire terms and will strive to end the war during this period. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the proposal but has previously insisted that Hamas must be completely disarmed, which Hamas rejects. Hamas currently holds about 20 hostages believed to be alive. Trump announced he will meet Netanyahu in Washington to expedite the agreement. Meanwhile, local health officials in Gaza report at least several Palestinian casualties in the last 24 hours due to Israeli attacks. The ceasefire proposal includes the release of hostages and the return of bodies of the deceased, as well as ensuring humanitarian aid immediately after the agreement is approved. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing since October last year, with thousands of casualties on both sides. This situation is one of the most severe and prolonged conflicts in the Middle East, and the ceasefire proposal offers hope for de-escalation and the start of negotiations for lasting peace. Will this time the talks truly end the conflict, or is it just another pause in an endless war? Share your thoughts, maybe you have the solution no one has seen yet!
