According to the report, the terror group responded positively to the latest proposal, with only minor requested changes. Qatar’s Al-Araby TV quoted sources saying the terror group had “agreed to the content of the deal and requested small modifications.”
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The full text of the ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas from Saudi magazine Al‑Majalla
Egypt’s Al-Rad channel reported that Hamas’s response includes new wording on previously disputed points, which sources said does not differ significantly from the prior U.S.-drafted proposal. According to the report, Hamas emphasizes that aid flows must be sufficient to operate bakeries and hospitals without shortages and that humanitarian assistance should be distributed via the UN, the Red Crescent, and other international organizations.
The proposal currently on the table calls for a phased agreement: Hamas would release half of the living Israeli hostages and half of the bodies of deceased hostages in five stages over 60 days. In parallel, negotiations would take place to reach a permanent ceasefire. Talks would begin on the first day of the truce when Hamas is expected to release the largest group of hostages—eight people. Two more living hostages would be freed on day 50, and the bodies of 18 deceased hostages would be returned throughout the truce.
If no permanent agreement is reached within the 60-day window, the United States is reportedly prepared to guarantee that Israel will not resume fighting as long as negotiations remain serious.
Saudi-owned Al-Majalla also reported on the full details of the proposal, noting that President Trump insisted Israel maintain the ceasefire throughout the entire truce period and that talks must lead to a permanent solution. The humanitarian section of the deal, which aligns with Egyptian reporting, reportedly ensures the delivery of large and sufficient quantities of aid to Gaza.
