Hamas has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire proposal presented by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, according to multiple sources. The agreement was confirmed by Hamas officials and relayed to i24NEWS by sources close to the negotiations. This development comes as Israel prepares for an offensive in Gaza City, with the IDF expected to hold a limited security discussion for approval of operational plans. The proposal, reportedly similar to previous offers, includes the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and negotiations on ending the war. It also involves Israeli withdrawal to one kilometer from the border in most areas, delivery of supplies including fuel and electricity, and the opening of the Rafah crossing in both directions. Israel has previously agreed to a similar framework, according to diplomatic sources. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Hamas's willingness to discuss a deal is due to "fear that we seriously intend to conquer Gaza City." He added that capturing Gaza City, a "military, governmental, and symbolic center of gravity," would lead to Hamas's defeat. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on media reports, stating, "Hamas is under atomic pressure." Sources indicate that Egypt and Qatar will invite US envoy David Satterfield to the region to begin negotiations with the Israelis. Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Gaza today and held discussions with the Defense Minister and Chief of Staff regarding operational plans for Gaza City, with full plans for the city's conquest to be presented tomorrow. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that remaining hostages will only return once Hamas is "confronted and destroyed." Separately, France has warned of a "strong reaction" if Israel carries out its threat to shut down the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem over France's moves toward recognizing a Palestinian state. In Gaza, tanks were reported to be besieging dozens of families in the vicinity of the Rayhan chalet, southeast of the Al-Sabra neighborhood. Heavy fires were also reported from helicopters in East Gaza City. A rocket was launched and reportedly fell in the Eshkol Regional Council, with no reports of injuries or damage.
