Israel offers 40-day ceasefire for Hamas hostages in Gaza
ABC News — April 29, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC
Summary: The US and UK urge Hamas to accept Israel's truce offer, including a 40-day ceasefire. UK Foreign Secretary Cameron calls the deal "very generous." US Secretary of State Blinken emphasizes the proposal's generosity and urges Hamas to decide quickly. The offer involves releasing fewer than 40 hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Gaza has suffered 34,500 casualties, severe shortages, and a humanitarian crisis. Blinken visits Saudi Arabia to discuss the situation. Arab states push for a Palestinian statehood pathway for normalization with Israel.
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