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Has Israel agreed to a ceasefire?

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Israel has not agreed to a ceasefire. Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal, but Israel is still reviewing it and has hardened its position, now demanding the release of all hostages and the removal of Hamas before agreeing to any truce.

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Mediators await Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

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  • Mediators are awaiting Israel's response to a new Gaza ceasefire proposal. 1s
  • Hamas has accepted the Arab-proposed deal, which includes a 60-day truce and partial Israeli withdrawal. 5s
  • The proposal involves releasing about half of the Israeli hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. 14s
  • The ceasefire plan is similar to previous proposals, known as the Witkoff proposal. 38s
  • Israel is seeking a complete deal for the release of all hostages, not just a partial agreement. 1m 24s
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Mediators await Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
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CBS News
2 days ago
Mediators await Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Mediators are waiting for Israel's response to the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, which Hamas has accepted.

What does the Gaza hostage deal accepted by Hamas include?
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France 24
2 days ago
What does the Gaza hostage deal accepted by Hamas include?

Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal, making Prime Minister Netanyahu the last holdout. Israel is currently reviewing the response from Hamas.

Hamas agrees to new ceasefire proposal
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CNN
2 days ago
Hamas agrees to new ceasefire proposal

Prime Minister Netanyahu did not give any decision on the ceasefire proposal, and the government's position remains unchanged, demanding the release of all Israeli hostages.

Food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus
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Euronews
2 days ago
Food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus

Hamas said it had accepted the latest ceasefire proposal, but Israeli officials have not yet responded.

Israel digs in on Gaza takeover as Hamas softens on ceasefire
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CBC News
3 days ago
Israel digs in on Gaza takeover as Hamas softens on ceasefire

Hamas agreed to a U.S.-backed proposal for a staged release of hostages during a ceasefire, but Israel now insists on the removal of Hamas and a new Gaza government before agreeing.

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