Hamas, the group that has made demands for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, wants a series of steps before agreeing to peace.
These include releasing hostages held by Israel in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, rebuilding Gaza, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces. However, Israel’s prime minister is unlikely to accept these terms as he seeks what he calls “total victory” in Gaza.
The challenge now is finding a compromise to move forward. The proposal comes as a response to a ceasefire offer supported by Israel and the US, but details of that plan haven’t been made public.
The US has shown a lukewarm response, calling the proposal “a little over the top,” while emphasizing the need for lasting peace.
This situation adds to the ongoing tensions in the region, with both sides grappling with the complexities of the conflict and the humanitarian crisis it has caused.
This simplified explanation is based on reporting from the BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68225663