Israel agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan and Passover following US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal. The plan includes releasing half of the remaining hostages, dead or alive, with the rest freed upon a permanent truce. Israel has accepted the proposal but Hamas has not yet confirmed its acceptance.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israel-accepts-us-proposal-for-temporary-gaza-ceasefire-206403Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning that further consequences will ensue if the situation does not improve. The move comes amid rising tensions in the region and a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory.
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/untitled-sisrael-halts-humanitarian-aid-entry-into-gaza-warns-of-resuming-fighting-if-hamas-doesn-t-accept-new-ceasefir-11740922769155.htmlIsrael faced criticism for stopping food and supplies from entering Gaza, accusing it of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon. Egypt and Qatar condemned the move, which came amid a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since months ago. The decision was made after Hamas refused to accept a new proposal for a ceasefire, prompting Israel to warn of "additional consequences" if the agreement isn't extended.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/world/outrage-israel-cuts/IBZ26MJWNFAZDPBJE2M6JE66XI/Israel has stopped the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired. The decision comes after the first phase of the ceasefire, which included humanitarian assistance, ended on Saturday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said it supports a U.S. proposal to extend the ceasefire through Ramadan, but warned that if Hamas does not accept, there will be "additional consequences". The proposal, made by Trump administration's Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, calls for Hamas to release half of its remaining hostages on the first day and the rest when an agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-stops-entry-of-supplies-into-gaza-as-ceasefire-ends-7828656Israel is set to increase its reserve soldier mobilization from 320,000 to 400,000 by May 29, following advice from the government due to anticipated instability in various regions and a potential war year in 2025. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expedited $4 billion in military assistance, reversing a partial arms embargo imposed under former President Joe Biden.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/israel-halts-humanitarian-aid-entry-to-gaza-206406Israel has cut off aid to Gaza in an attempt to pressure Hamas into accepting a new ceasefire proposal. The US had proposed extending the current ceasefire through Ramadan and the Jewish Passover holiday, with Hamas agreeing to release half of its hostages on the first day and the rest when a permanent agreement is reached. The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that revoking aid could plunge people back into despair, while medical charity MSF called Israel's decision "unacceptable" and "outrageous". The move has been condemned by humanitarian officials, including UN Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher, who said it was "alarming" and violated international law.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/outrage-as-israel-cuts-off-gaza-aid-to-pressure-hamas-to-accept-a-new-ceasefire-proposal/article69283162.eceIsrael has endorsed a US proposal to temporarily extend a ceasefire in Gaza, which would cover Ramadan and Passover. The proposal, put forward by Steve Witkoff, would see half of the remaining hostages released on the day the deal comes into effect, with the rest to be released at the end if agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire. The extension comes amid warnings from the UN's Antonio Guterres about a "catastrophic" return to war and as Israel boosts its military aid from the US, which has reversed a partial arms embargo. Hamas has rejected the idea of an extension, but a senior Hamas official said the group is prepared to release all remaining hostages in a single swap during the second phase.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-backs-us-proposal-for-ramadan-passover-truce/article69281112.eceHamas has opposed an extension of the truce, advocating for a shift to its second phase. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, called for humanitarian aid to flow back into Gaza immediately, while the head of OCHA, Thomas Fletcher, warned that Israel's decision to halt aid may be in violation of international law. Egyptian and Red Cross mediators have appealed for the truce to be maintained. Israel has suspended goods entering Gaza, citing a ceasefire dispute, with 58 hostages still held by Hamas, including 34 confirmed dead.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/un-urges-israel-to-resume-gaza-aid-as-hamas-decries-coup-against-truce-13868109.htmlIsrael has proposed a new plan to extend the ceasefire with Hamas through Ramadan and the Jewish Passover holiday, which would involve releasing half of the remaining hostages on the first day and the rest when an agreement is reached. The proposal was reportedly backed by US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. However, Egypt has stated that it will not accept a new proposal aimed at returning the remaining hostages without ending the war. Hamas has insisted that the only way to free its captives is through implementing the existing deal, which does not specify a timeline for freeing the remaining hostages. The ceasefire has been marred by disputes and repeated violations, with both sides accusing each other of breaking the truce.
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