Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Hamas Responds to Israel's Ceasefire Proposal
Imagine two teams playing a game, Israel and Hamas.
They've been fighting, but now they're trying to stop.
Israel wants a 60-day break and the release of some players.
Hamas has now sent back their answer.
They want more aid for everyone, for the other team to leave some areas, and for the game to end completely.
The teams are talking in another country, but haven't agreed yet because they want different things: one side wants to make the other team stop, while the other wants the game to end for good.
Some players are still being held by the other team.
The U.S. is trying to help them agree.
Hamas has responded to Israel's 60-day ceasefire proposal.
Indirect talks in Doha have been ongoing for over two weeks without a breakthrough.
Hamas's response includes proposed amendments to aid entry, troop withdrawal, and a permanent end to the war.
Negotiations aim to secure a truce and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Disagreements remain on key demands, including the dismantling of Hamas and a lasting truce.
- Who
- Hamas and Israel are negotiating a truce.
- What
- Hamas responded to Israel's ceasefire proposal with proposed amendments to secure a truce.
- When
- The response was submitted after more than two weeks of indirect talks.
- Where
- Negotiations are taking place in Doha, Qatar.
- Why
- To reach a ceasefire deal and secure the release of hostages.
Hamas' Stance
Israel's Stance
Negotiating Stances
Hamas' Stance
Demands firm guarantees on a lasting truce, full withdrawal of Israeli troops, and free flow of aid.
Israel's Stance
Israel's stance on dismantling Hamas's military and governing capabilities is non-negotiable.
- Ceasefire Proposal
- 60-day proposal from Israel
- Location of Talks
- Doha, Qatar
- Hostages Held
- 49 hostages still held in Gaza
- Main Goal of Talks
- Truce and hostage release
- Key Issues
- Aid, withdrawal of troops, lasting truce