Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire proposal…but wait

Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, according to a Palestinian official speaking to Reuters. The agreement marks a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict, with conditions including a temporary truce and hostage release. Negotiations are set to continue during the ceasefire to work toward a lasting peace, contingent upon U.S. guarantees.

• Hamas agrees to the Witkoff proposal for a Gaza ceasefire.

• Ceasefire terms: 70-day truce and release of 10 hostages in two phases.

• Ongoing negotiations will continue during the truce to secure a permanent ceasefire, pending U.S. guarantees.

NOW Axios is saying:

• Whitkopf reject Hamas claims and tells me: “What I have hearrd so far from Hamas has been disappointing and completely unacceptable”

• Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that Israel has agreed to his proposal for a hostage deal and ceasefire.

• The deal includes the release of half of the living hostages and half of the fallen hostages.

• Witkoff believes the ceasefire will enable meaningful negotiations toward a permanent ceasefire.

• Witkoff emphasized, “There is a deal on the table and Hamas must accept it.”

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.