New Gaza Cease-Fire Talks: U.S. Proposal Faces Pushback from Hamas
Through nearly 20 months of war in the Gaza Strip, efforts to reach a lasting truce between Hamas and Israel have been hindered by a persistent dispute. Various mediators, including William J. Burns, Brett McGurk, and Steve Witkoff, have attempted to broker peace with limited success.
The White House has recently submitted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal that has gained support from Israel. Despite this positive development, Hamas has expressed opposition, labeling the proposal “unacceptable” according to a top U.S. diplomat.
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, have been ongoing for over a year. The primary issues causing stalls in the negotiations include the terms of the exchange and differing opinions on whether a temporary ceasefire or a permanent one should be implemented.
The White House remains hopeful that the latest proposal from Trump envoy Steve Witkoff could serve as a catalyst to bridge the current gaps between Israel and Hamas, resulting in a ceasefire and a hostage release in Gaza in the near future.
Tensions continue to run high as Hamas deliberates on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal that could potentially bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
