Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43pm on 26 May 2025,Monday International
Hamas has agreed to a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, according to a Palestinian official. The agreement, mediated by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, includes a 70-day truce and the release of ten Israeli hostages held by Hamas in two groups. In return, Israel would release a number of Palestinian prisoners, including many serving long sentences. The ceasefire also involves a partial withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. This development offers hope for easing tensions in the region, though Israel has yet to comment on the proposal. Negotiations continue amid cautious optimism. (PC: AFP)
