Have Sent Counter-Offer: Israel PM’s Office as Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a counter-offer to mediators Egypt and Qatar after Hamas accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal. The counter-offer was made in coordination with the United States, which has been a key player in the efforts to broker a ceasefire.
The news comes as tensions between Israel and Hamas have been escalating in recent weeks, with the latter launching rockets into Israeli territory and Israel launching airstrikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of people. The violence has caused widespread destruction and displacement, with many civilians caught in the crossfire.
The latest development was announced by Hamas’ chief, Ismail Haniyeh, who said that his organization had agreed to a ceasefire proposal that it had received from mediators. However, he added that the proposal was conditional on the release of hostages held by Israel.
The proposal, which was first reported by Reuters, calls for a ceasefire to be implemented immediately, with both sides agreeing to stop all attacks and violence. The proposal also calls for the release of all hostages held by Israel, including civilians and prisoners.
In a statement, the office of Prime Minister Netanyahu said that Israel had sent a counter-offer to the mediators, which was made in coordination with the US. The statement did not provide details of the counter-offer, but said that it was aimed at resolving the crisis and preventing further violence.
The US has been a key player in the efforts to broker a ceasefire, and has been working closely with Israel and Hamas to find a solution. The US has also been providing financial and military aid to Israel, and has been a strong supporter of the country’s right to defend itself against attacks.
The recent violence between Israel and Hamas has been some of the worst in years, with both sides suffering significant losses. The conflict has also caused widespread humanitarian suffering, with many civilians caught in the crossfire and forced to flee their homes.
The international community has been vocal in its condemnation of the violence, with many countries calling for a ceasefire and an end to the attacks. The United Nations has also been working to broker a ceasefire, and has called for both sides to stop all violence and attacks.
The recent developments come as the Israeli government is facing growing pressure to end the violence and find a solution to the crisis. The government has been accused of using excessive force against Gaza, and of failing to do enough to protect civilians.
The situation on the ground remains volatile, with both sides continuing to exchange fire and attacks. However, the news of the ceasefire proposal and the counter-offer from Israel’s office is a significant development, and could potentially pave the way for a resolution to the crisis.
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