July 4, 2024
Israel is considering Hamas’s response to the Gaza ceasefire proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet on Thursday evening to discuss Hamas’ new positions on a Gaza ceasefire deal, a source in Netanyahu’s office said, as fighting in the enclave rages on. Before the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu will hold consultations with the ceasefire negotiating team, the source also said. Israel received Hamas’ response on Wednesday to a proposal made public in late May by US President Joe Biden, which would have included the release of about 120 hostages held in Gaza and a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave. A Palestinian official close to the mediation effort


