Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Hamas proposes cease-fire plan that includes 10-to-1 exchange of hostages, prisoners: report By: FOXNews.com March 15, 2024 at 07:37 AM EDT The Hamas terror group has proposed a new cease-fire plan that includes swapping Palestinian prisoners for hostages in Gaza, according to a report. Hamas has issued a new cease-fire proposal amid its war with Israel that includes an exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners, according to a report.The terror group presented the Gaza cease-fire proposal to U.S., Qatar and Egypt mediators on Friday, Reuters reported. It includes the release of Israeli women, children, elderly and sick hostages in exchange for the release of 700 to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office appeared to reject the Hamas proposal, saying it was based on "unrealistic demands," per the report.The new proposal comes a week after negotiations to broker an agreement concluded without a breakthrough.SCHUMER CALLS FOR NEW ISRAELI LEADER TO REPLACE NETANYAHU IN SENATE FLOOR SPEECHHamas has, so far, refused to release all the estimated 100 hostages in its custody, and has kept the remains of around 30 who have died. They are demanding Israel end its ground offensive and withdraw from Gaza.Hamas also insisted any agreement should end the war.SPEAKER JOHNSON FLOATS STAND-ALONE ISRAEL AID PLAN AFTER SCHUMER’S COMMENTS MADE SITUATION ‘EVEN MORE URGENT’Mediators with the U.S., Qatar and Egypt have attempted to narrow differences between Israel and Hamas as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, especially Rafah, continues to worsen.In February, a draft proposal rejected by Israel included a 40-day pause in all military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages. The proposed ratio was 10 to one.According to the latest proposal, Hamas said it would agree on a date for a permanent cease-fire after the initial exchange of hostages and prisoners.The Israel-Hamas war was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7. As the war continues past its fifth month, President Biden and other world leaders have repeatedly called for peace in the region and have urged a two-state solution.Reuters contributed to this report. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Hamas proposes cease-fire plan that includes 10-to-1 exchange of hostages, prisoners: report By: FOXNews.com March 15, 2024 at 07:37 AM EDT The Hamas terror group has proposed a new cease-fire plan that includes swapping Palestinian prisoners for hostages in Gaza, according to a report. Hamas has issued a new cease-fire proposal amid its war with Israel that includes an exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners, according to a report.The terror group presented the Gaza cease-fire proposal to U.S., Qatar and Egypt mediators on Friday, Reuters reported. It includes the release of Israeli women, children, elderly and sick hostages in exchange for the release of 700 to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office appeared to reject the Hamas proposal, saying it was based on "unrealistic demands," per the report.The new proposal comes a week after negotiations to broker an agreement concluded without a breakthrough.SCHUMER CALLS FOR NEW ISRAELI LEADER TO REPLACE NETANYAHU IN SENATE FLOOR SPEECHHamas has, so far, refused to release all the estimated 100 hostages in its custody, and has kept the remains of around 30 who have died. They are demanding Israel end its ground offensive and withdraw from Gaza.Hamas also insisted any agreement should end the war.SPEAKER JOHNSON FLOATS STAND-ALONE ISRAEL AID PLAN AFTER SCHUMER’S COMMENTS MADE SITUATION ‘EVEN MORE URGENT’Mediators with the U.S., Qatar and Egypt have attempted to narrow differences between Israel and Hamas as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, especially Rafah, continues to worsen.In February, a draft proposal rejected by Israel included a 40-day pause in all military operations and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages. The proposed ratio was 10 to one.According to the latest proposal, Hamas said it would agree on a date for a permanent cease-fire after the initial exchange of hostages and prisoners.The Israel-Hamas war was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7. As the war continues past its fifth month, President Biden and other world leaders have repeatedly called for peace in the region and have urged a two-state solution.Reuters contributed to this report. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd
