Israel Proposes Two-Month Cease-Fire In Exchange For Hostages

Over 130 hostages are believed to still be held by the militant group and its affiliates and the temporary cease-fire would come in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages held in the territory.

Israel has proposed a two-month long pause for the war in Gaza.

Officials offered the deal to Hamas through mediators however, it would not include any agreement to end the war in its entirety.

Over 130 hostages are believed to still be held by the militant group and its affiliates and the temporary cease-fire would come in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages held in the territory.

President Biden supports the pause proposal to enable the release of Israeli captives and allow additional humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Israeli officials are now awaiting a response from Hamas but appear to be optimistic.