More than 100 support organisations warned on July 24, 2025, that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza. Representational file picture.
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Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, confirmed on Thursday (July 24, 2025) that it has responded to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, after greater than two weeks of oblique talks in Qatar have failed to yield a truce.
“Hamas has just submitted its response and that of the Palestinian factions to the ceasefire proposal to the mediators,” the Palestinian militant group stated in a press release on Telegram.
The response included proposed amendments to clauses on the entry of support, maps of areas from which the Israeli Army ought to withdraw, and ensures on securing a everlasting finish to the battle, in accordance to a Palestinian supply acquainted with ongoing talks in Doha.
Negotiators from either side have been holding oblique talks in Doha with mediators in an try to attain an settlement on a truce deal that might see the discharge of Israeli hostages.
Of the 251 hostages taken throughout Hamas’ 2023 assault, 49 are nonetheless being held in Gaza, together with 27 the Israeli navy says are lifeless.
But the talks have dragged on for greater than two weeks with out a breakthrough, with both sides blaming the opposite for refusing to budge on their key calls for.
For Israel, dismantling Hamas’ navy and governing capabilities is non-negotiable, whereas Hamas calls for agency ensures on a long-lasting truce, a full withdrawal of Israeli troops and the free stream of support into Gaza.
Israeli authorities spokesman David Mencer on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) accused Hamas of obstructing talks.
“Israel has agreed to the Qatari proposal and the updated (U.S. special envoy Steve) Witkoff proposal; it is Hamas that is refusing,” Mr. Mencer advised reporters, including that Israel’s negotiating workforce was nonetheless in Doha and talks had been ongoing.
The United States stated Mr. Witkoff will head to Europe this week for talks on a doable ceasefire and an support hall.
More than 100 support organisations warned on Wednesday (July 24, 2025) that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza.
Published – July 24, 2025 06:19 am IST