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Hamas Considers US Ceasefire Proposal Amid Rising Gaza Death Toll

5/31/2025

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Hamas is considering a ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, which Israel has accepted.
The proposal suggests a 60-day truce in return for the release of captives, but Hamas demands permanent ceasefire guarantees.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid calls on Netanyahu to accept the proposal, facing pressure from far-right cabinet members.
The death toll in Gaza has exceeded 54,000 since the conflict escalated in October 2023.

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Hamas is considering a ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff, which Israel has accepted.
The proposal suggests a 60-day truce in return for the release of captives, but Hamas demands permanent ceasefire guarantees.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid calls on Netanyahu to accept the proposal, facing pressure from far-right cabinet members.
The death toll in Gaza has exceeded 54,000 since the conflict escalated in October 2023.