Hamas rejected Israel’s proposal, which leaves 40% of territory under Israeli control, Palestinian source says

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Israel is ready to negotiate a lasting deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war when a temporary halt to hostilities begins, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

While accepting an award at the photography festival in the south of France, the outspoken photographer criticised the Israeli government

Israel's foreign minister expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza, saying that if a temporary truce was sealed, Israel would negotiate a permanent end to the hostilities.

The US-backed proposal for a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas envisages a phased release of hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza and discussions on ending the conflict, an official familiar with the negotiations has said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, as Israels military campaign in the Palestinian