In brief
Hamas has received proposals from the United States regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, stating readiness to negotiate the release of hostages in exchange for a clear end to hostilities. Meanwhile, Israeli military actions grow more aggressive, with a warning for residents to evacuate amid ongoing strikes that have led to significant fatalities.
Hamas says it has received some ideas from the US through mediators on how to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The Palestinian armed group said it was discussing how to develop the ideas, noting that it was ready to release its 48 remaining hostages in Gaza in return for a clear declaration ending the war.
A Palestinian official told the BBC the US plan would see the hostages freed in the first 48 hours of a 60-day truce in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails and good-faith negotiations on a permanent ceasefire.
This development follows US President Donald Trump's assertion that Hamas has received a last warning to agree to a deal, claiming that Israel has accepted his terms.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that the country is willing to finalize a deal ending the war that includes the release of hostages and the disarmament of Hamas.
Simultaneously, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned the approximately one million Palestinians in Gaza City to evacuate immediately as military operations escalated. He mentioned the military's efforts to bring down facilities being used by Hamas, warning that intense military actions are just beginning.
On Monday, at least 40 people were reported killed due to Israeli airstrikes, with the military announcing four soldier deaths in northern Gaza.
Israeli strikes have increasingly targeted high-rise buildings in city areas, including the al-Roya 2 building, which collapsed after an airstrike, raising civilian safety concerns.
Moreover, the ongoing humanitarian crisis is dire, with recent warnings from UN officials about widespread famine risks. Humanitarian aid has been called for urgently as the situation continues to deteriorate.
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