• US Secretary of State Blinken expressed optimism over truce deal potential, saying Hamas response had some “non-starters” but left “space for agreement to be reached”
  • Israeli PM Netanyahu says in a press conference that war in Gaza will continue until “victory” is achieved, one day after receiving Hamas response to truce deal.
  • Al Jazeera has obtained a draft proposal by Hamas suggesting a three-stage Gaza ceasefire plan in response to mediation efforts by Qatar and Egypt. It includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces and phased-exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli captives in Gaza.
  • A Hamas official has told Al Jazeera the “reasonable and realistic” counterproposal specifies deadlines and that any disagreements could be “ironed out” through negotiations.
  • At least 27,708 people have been killed and 67,147 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from the October 7 Hamas attacks stands at 1,139.