Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework

Israel announced an immediate halt on goods and humanitarian aid into Gaza to pressure Hamas into accepting a temporary cease-fire extension, disrupting negotiations for a permanent end to the war and potentially worsening conditions for Gaza’s residents. The proposed extension involves the release of half of the remaining Israeli hostages in return for a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, but Hamas rejected it as “cheap blackmail.” The new proposal, attributed to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, aims to bridge the gap in negotiations between the two sides and prevent a resumption of fighting in Gaza.

Full Article