Today’s confusing diplomatic scene offers the chance that the Israeli onslaught on Gaza may at least be paused, the genocide put on hold. Has Hamas’ conditional acceptance of US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal done enough? Will Israel cease operations and for how long? The Palestinians I have spoken to in Gaza are beyond desperate — these are people who have been hoping to be bombed rather than starved to death. The initial phases of the Trump proposal are the least problematic. Who would not wish to see a proper ceasefire, save the genocidaires?

Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages under the terms of Trump's plan and signaled readiness to enter negotiations to end the war in Gaza.

US president tells Israel to 'immediately stop bombing Gaza', says Hamas ready for 'lasting peace'.

Hamas has responded positively to Trump's Gaza peace proposal, but differences remain.

Families describe a "fragile situation", with negotiations between Israel and Hamas expected to resume.

Hamas’s agreement to release all hostages and surrender power hailed internationally as Israeli attacks continue

Donald Trump calls on Israel to stop bombing Gaza immediately as Hamas agrees to release hostages under US-proposed peace plan

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as traumatized…

The US president’s proposal is the closest negotiators have got to an end to the war – but a deal is still far off

President Trump's 20-point peace plan tests whether Gaza's devastation and the region's upheaval have opened new possibilities.

Today’s confusing diplomatic scene offers the chance that the Israeli onslaught on Gaza may at least be paused, the genocide put on hold. Has Hamas’ conditional acceptance of US…

EDITORIAL. Although many details remain to be clarified and some goals necessary for a two-state solution are still out of reach, an end to the war in Gaza finally appears…

War-weary Palestinians are sceptical yet cautiously hopeful that Trump’s ceasefire plan might ease their suffering.

Editorial: An end to the annihilation, and the release of Israeli hostages, is urgently needed. But lasting peace cannot be built on the denial of basic rights

Negotiators have gathered in Egypt to discuss the US president’s 20-point plan. Is an end to the war finally in sight?

CAIRO: Hamas said Wednesday that “optimism” was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it…

Gaza ceasefire deal fuels hope amid devastation, setting the stage for prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid entry.