Ceasefire Talks Heat Up Amid Prisoner Swap Proposals
Israel is considering a 60-day pause in Gaza fighting but insists on the release of all remaining hostages as part of any deal, according to senior officials. The move comes after Hamas accepted a new truce framework mediated by Qatar and Egypt. 🕊️
What’s on the Table?
Hamas has proposed swapping 10 living and 18 deceased hostages for 200 Palestinian prisoners in Israel, including women and minors, per Reuters. The group also seeks the release of hundreds of Gaza detainees. Meanwhile, Israel maintains that “no deal happens without all hostages coming home”—a stance reiterated by PM Benjamin Netanyahu last week. 💼
Will This End the War?
Previous truces collapsed after brief pauses, but mediators say this proposal mirrors earlier Israeli-approved terms. Qatar called the plan “a bridge to peace”, though Netanyahu’s team remains tight-lipped. With 50 hostages still in Gaza (20 confirmed alive), global eyes are on whether this could finally turn the tide. ⏳
