Gaza Ceasefire on Brink as Netanyahu Proposes New Hostage Plan Amid Aid Blockade
Israel's new ceasefire proposal faces backlash as humanitarian aid halts, and hostages remain unaccounted for, triggering fears of renewed conflict.
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Overview
Israel's proposed 'Witkoff plan' aims to extend a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages from Hamas. However, the halt of humanitarian aid has drawn sharp criticism from Egypt and other Arab nations, accusing Israel of using aid as a weapon. Amid growing tensions, negotiations remain stalled, and Hamas denounces Israel's latest strategy as a ploy to evade agreements. As public unrest grows over the fate of hostages held by Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure amid fears of renewed conflict, further complicating the fragile situation in Gaza.
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Analysis
- Israel is pushing for an extended ceasefire plan linked to the return of hostages, despite the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement without clarity on the second phase.
- Hamas is accused of manipulating the situation and refusing to engage in negotiations for the next stage of the ceasefire, putting the peace process at risk.
- The international community is urging for negotiations to resume, while Israel insists that any extension of aid to Gaza must come with commitments from Hamas regarding hostages.
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The main objective of Israel's 'Witkoff plan' is to extend the ceasefire and secure the release of hostages from Hamas, with half of the hostages to be released on the first day and the rest if a permanent ceasefire is agreed upon.
Israel halted humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of its strategy to pressure Hamas into accepting the new ceasefire proposal, which Hamas has refused.
Hamas's rejection of Israel's new proposal could lead to a resumption of conflict, as Israel has indicated it may resume fighting if negotiations are deemed ineffective.
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