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Hamas to Review Israeli Cease-Fire Proposal Despite 'Not Meeting Demands'
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The Facts
Hamas said on Tuesday that it would review Israel's latest proposal on a cease-fire in Gaza — despite claims the offer fails to meet the group's demands — and that it would send a response to mediators.
According to a Hamas source, Israel has offered a six-week pause in fighting, daily aid deliveries to Gaza, and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 40 women and children hostages.
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
While the destruction of the final remnants of Hamas in Rafah remains crucial for permanent peace, Israel has offered the terror group a great deal for now. This includes a temporary cease-fire and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for only some of its hostages. Yet, Hamas wants to have its cake and eat it too, demanding Israel leave its terrorists alone completely regardless of the continuing threat they pose.
Pro-Palestine narrative
This latest Israeli proposal suggests hardly any progress is being made to conclude this genocide, as Tel Aviv stubbornly refuses to budge from its unacceptable demands. While the Palestinian resistance is currently studying the offer, it's very unlikely that a mere pause in fighting, that fails to include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the safe return of displaced civilians to their homes, will lead to an agreement.
