Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:52am on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday International
Israel has agreed to a U.S. proposal to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire through Ramadan and Passover. The plan includes releasing half of the remaining hostages on the first day and initiating talks for a permanent truce. However, Hamas has rejected this proposal, insisting on negotiating the second phase of the ceasefire, which aims for a complete Israeli withdrawal and lasting peace. In response, Israel has halted all humanitarian aid to Gaza, a move Hamas deems as "cheap extortion" and a violation of previous agreements.
