Hamas says it has given a ‘positive’ response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza

Hamas announced a positive response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza, though further negotiations are required for implementation. This development comes amidst ongoing violence, with Israeli airstrikes and shootings reportedly killing dozens of Palestinians seeking aid. The UN human rights office has documented hundreds of killings of Palestinians attempting to access aid distribution points over the past month. U.S. President Trump has been actively pushing for a 60-day ceasefire, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu scheduled to visit the White House. Hamas seeks guarantees that the truce will lead to a complete end to the war, while Israel insists on continuing operations to dismantle the militant group. Reports from Nasser Hospital indicate that many casualties are from shootings near aid distribution sites, with witnesses describing Israeli forces opening fire. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which runs some distribution sites, is investigating these reports. The UN human rights office stated it cannot attribute responsibility for all killings but noted clear instances of the Israeli military shelling and shooting at Palestinians seeking aid. The Health Ministry in Gaza reports over 57,000 Palestinian deaths since the war began, with more than half being women and children. The war started with a Hamas attack on southern Israel, resulting in 1,200 deaths and the taking of approximately 250 hostages.