US proposal calls for half of all captives in Gaza to be released and for the rest to be freed if a permanent truce is agreed on.

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Gaza marks Ramadan: Palestinians break their fast in Rafah

Published On 2 Mar 2025

  • Israel announces that it will adopt a US-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza throughout Ramadan and Passover, minutes after phase one of the truce deal expired.
  • Hamas is yet to comment on the proposal, which calls for the release of half of the captives held in Gaza, both alive and dead, on the first day, and the remaining to be freed once a permanent ceasefire is agreed upon.