A Palestinian boy collects books at the site of an Israeli strike on a house, in Gaza City, March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas
Egypt Proposes New Gaza Ceasefire Plan Amid Escalating Violence
Egypt has put forward a new proposal to restore the Gaza ceasefire, as Israeli strikes have reportedly killed at least 65 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health officials.
Key Points of the Proposal
- Hamas would release five Israeli hostages per week.
- Israel would begin implementing the second phase of the ceasefire after the first week.
- The plan includes a timeline for full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, with U.S. guarantees.
Current Status of Hostage Negotiations
- Hamas is believed to be holding 59 hostages, with 24 thought to be alive.
- The U.S. and Hamas have reportedly agreed to the Egyptian proposal, but Israel has not yet responded.
- A Hamas official stated that “several proposals are being discussed with mediators.”
Ongoing Violence and Civilian Impact
- Nearly 700 Palestinians have been killed since Israel resumed military operations on March 18, according to Gaza health authorities.
- Two Palestinian journalists were among those killed on Monday.
- The Palestinian Journalist Syndicate claims at least 206 journalists have been killed since October 2023.
- The UN has reported 124,000 Palestinians displaced in recent days, calling the situation a “humanitarian catastrophe.”
- The Israeli military states its operations in Tel Al-Sultan aim to dismantle Hamas infrastructure and eliminate militants.
International Reactions
- The UN is reducing its footprint in Gaza after five of its Palestinian relief agency staff were killed.
- The U.S. and Egypt continue diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
The situation remains tense as diplomatic negotiations continue, while humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate.
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