Israel carries out air strikes on a tall building in Gaza City while the United States proposes a fresh truce agreement
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, new developments have emerged regarding a potential U.S. proposal to end the conflict. The proposal, which has been received by Arab mediators, involves negotiations for an end to the war, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and Israel's demand that Hamas disarm.
However, the details of troop redeployment and Hamas's future remain undetermined in the provided information. Notably, the search results do not mention specific Arab mediators involved in the proposal.
The latest offensive by the Israeli military has resulted in significant casualties. On Monday, four Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza City during an attack involving an explosive device and a gunbattle. Another soldier was wounded in the same attack, and two militants were reportedly shot during the incident.
Large parts of major cities in Gaza have been completely destroyed, and around 90% of the population of some 2 million Palestinians have been displaced. The Israeli military has also destroyed several high-rise buildings in Gaza City, claiming they were housing Hamas observation posts and bombs.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has expressed hope that the latest U.S. proposal will succeed. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the proposed terms, stating that the war will continue until all hostages are returned and Hamas has been disarmed.
Negotiations are ongoing for an immediate release of all hostages in exchange for 3,000 Palestinian prisoners and a temporary ceasefire. Hamas-led militants abducted 251 people in an Oct. 7 attack, and 48 hostages are still inside Gaza, around 20 of them believed to be alive. Hamas has said it will only return the remaining hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Mediators had previously focused on brokering a temporary ceasefire and the release of some hostages, but negotiations for a more permanent truce have stalled. Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official, believes the proposal is designed to be rejected.
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, issued a "last warning" to Hamas regarding a possible ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has also stated that Israel will maintain open-ended security control over Gaza and facilitate what he describes as the voluntary emigration of much of its population, which the Palestinians and many others see as a plan for forcible expulsion.
The Israeli offensive has resulted in the killing of most of Hamas' top leadership and a significant reduction in its military capabilities. Despite these losses, Hamas continues to pose a threat to Israel's security. The conflict in Gaza remains a complex and volatile situation, with no clear resolution in sight.
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