Israel makes new Gaza ceasefire proposal but prospects appear slim

15/4/2025 6:46

Mediator Egypt has presented a new Israeli proposal for a Gaza ceasefire to Hamas, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Monday, but a senior Hamas official said at least two elements of the proposal were non-starters.



Citing sources, Al Qahera said mediators awaited Hamas' response. But senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri's assessment suggested the militant group was unlikely to agree.



Abu Zuhri told Reuters the proposal did not meet the Palestinian group's core demand that Israel commit to a complete halt of hostilities.



In the proposal, Israel also for the first time called for the disarmament of Hamas in the next phase of negotiations, which the militant group will not agree to, Abu Zuhri said.