Hamas official says group willing to free hostages, accept five-year Gaza truce.

Hamas Proposes Comprehensive Deal: Full Hostage Release for 5-Year Truce

Key Points of Hamas’ Offer:

🔹 Single-Phase Prisoner Exchange – Hamas is ready to release all remaining hostages in one batch.
🔹 Long-Term Ceasefire – Proposes 5-year truce in exchange for:

• Complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

• Prisoner swap deal

• Unrestricted humanitarian aid

Rejected Previous Offers:

❌ Hamas turned down Israel’s 45-day truce proposal (April 17) that would have freed 10 living hostages, calling it a “partial” deal.

Israel’s Stance:

• Demands return of all hostages and Hamas’ disarmament—a non-negotiable condition.

• Rejects any deal allowing Hamas to remain armed.

Human Toll & Past Agreements:

⚡ October 7 Attack:

• 1,218 killed (mostly civilians) in Israel.

• 251 taken hostage; 58 still held (34 confirmed dead).

⚖ January-March Truce (2024):

• 33 hostages returned (8 deceased).

• 1,800 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel.

💔 Gaza’s Devastation:

• 2,062+ killed since March 18 resumption of fighting.

• Total death toll: 51,439 (Gaza Health Ministry).

Conclusion: A Glimmer of Hope or Prolonged Stalemate?

Hamas’ 5-year truce offer signals flexibility but clashes with Israel’s “no Hamas, no weapons” demand. With mediation talks resuming in Cairo, the world watches to see if:

• Hostages can finally return home

• Gaza gets lasting relief from war

Will global pressure bridge the gap? Or will the cycle of violence continue?
The next few days could determine whether this conflict escalates—or edges toward an uneasy peace. 🕊️