Hamas’ Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, offered to swap the remaining 59 hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians jailed in Israel in exchange for an end to the war and reconstruction of Gaza. However, he rejected Israel’s demand for Hamas to disarm, calling it impossible. Israel has not formally responded to the offer, but ministers have stated that Hamas must be disarmed and excluded from future governance in Gaza. Israel’s ceasefire offer through Egyptian mediators includes discussions on a final settlement, but no concrete agreement has been reached. Defense Minister Israel Katz has also stated that Israeli troops will remain in the buffer zone along the Gaza border, even after a settlement is reached. This buffer zone currently extends deep into Gaza and divides the enclave in two. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to negotiate terms for a ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict in Gaza.
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