Nearly a week after Hamas accepted the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal from Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Israel has yet to respond. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims he is starting negotiations to release all the hostages and end the war immediately. This silence reflects a shift in Israel's approach, moving from partial to comprehensive agreements, which has left many confused.
Netanyahu's demand for a comprehensive deal comes as he accelerates plans for a massive military assault on Gaza City, aiming to negotiate while waging war to defeat Hamas. The latest proposal on the table calls for a temporary ceasefire in exchange for the release of half of the hostages, a shift from previous agreements.
