Hamas Proposes Releasing Some Hostages In Fresh Talks After New Israel Offensive - Foreign Affairs - Nigeria

Hamas has proposed releasing nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel, along with allowing 400 aid trucks daily into Gaza and evacuating medical patients.
Israel has not publicly accepted the deal and demands proof of life for all remaining hostages before negotiations progress; the Israeli military continues offensive operations under “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” with increased strikes in Gaza.
The intensified conflict has resulted in over 53,000 deaths in Gaza since October 2023, worsening the humanitarian crisis amid an ongoing blockade causing food shortages and malnutrition.
International actors including the UN and European leaders have called for a ceasefire, while the situation remains tense with large-scale military and diplomatic activity continuing in the region.