Hamas has thrown down a new gauntlet in the Israel-Gaza conflict, offering to release all hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire – but negotiations remain stuck in a high-stakes chess game. 🏴☠️💣
Rollercoaster Negotiations
Abu Obeida, spokesperson for Hamas' al-Qassam Brigades, accused Israel of rejecting recent peace proposals while claiming readiness for a "protracted confrontation." Meanwhile, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office insists Hamas hasn't reciprocated efforts for a 60-day truce. 🤝➡️🚧
What's on the Table?
The U.S.-backed proposal would exchange 10 hostages + 18 bodies for Palestinian detainees over two months. But disputes linger over withdrawal maps, aid logistics, and conflict-ending guarantees. Think: geopolitical trust falls with no safety net. 🗺️🆘
Humanitarian Freefall
As talks sputter, Gaza's crisis deepens:
- 58,600+ Palestinian deaths reported
- New displacement orders in northern Gaza
- Hospitals overwhelmed by malnutrition cases
- Only 7/13 aid missions succeeding last week
What's Next?
With Qatar-Egypt mediation hitting walls, Hamas threatens to scrap partial deals if this round fails. The world watches as civilians pay the price of political deadlock. 🌍⚡
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Hamas offers to release all hostages under comprehensive truce deal
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