"Hamas' Cease-Fire Proposal for Hostage Exchange with Israel"

Hamas has presented a cease-fire proposal to mediators and the US, outlining the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, including women, children, elderly, and ill hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has deemed the proposal as based on "unrealistic demands." Egypt and Qatar are working to bridge the gap between Israel and Hamas, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with a quarter of the population facing famine. The conflict, now in its sixth month, has led to a deepening crisis, with the UN warning that over half a million people in Gaza are on the brink of famine.