‘Real chance’ of securing Gaza ceasefire and hostages’ release after latest Hamas proposal, Israeli source claims
Islamists’ plan no longer requires a permanent ceasefire before deal is signed
Palestinians displaced by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Gaza, walk through a dark streak of sewage flowing into the streets of the southern town of Khan Younis on Thursday. Photo: Jehad Alshrafi/AP
Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza gathered momentum yesterday after Hamas made a revised proposal on the terms of a deal and Israel said it would resume stalled negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden on Thursday he would send a delegation to restart negotiations, and an Israeli official said his country’s team would be led by the head of the Mossad intelligence agency.
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