The proposal, put forward by Egypt after continued pressure from the US over the impasse, also calls for the release of Palestinian prisoners and reentry of aid into Gaza, the Times of Israel reported. The details of the counteroffer were unclear but the Israel Hayom newspaper reports Tel Aviv is insisting on the terms of a deal brokered by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, which calls for 10 to 12 hostages to be released alive. Tens of thousands of Israelis protested in favor of a hostage deal in cities across the country Saturday night, and in opposition of the Israeli government, including moves by Netanyahu to overhaul the judiciary, according to reports.
Author: Deirdre Bardolf
Published at: 2025-03-29 21:08:43
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