A representative from the United States has stated that a potential agreement has been put forth for a proposed ceasefire and the release of hostages in a deal with Hamas.

March 3, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

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According to a senior official from the US administration, negotiations for the release of hostages have reached a point where it is in the hands of Hamas to agree. These discussions are set to continue in Egypt tomorrow.

According to a U.S. government source, there is an agreement being proposed for a six-week pause in fighting that includes…Hamas release hostages

Regarded as susceptible, encompassing those who are ill, injured, aged, and female.

“We need to witness a cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the steps towards achieving it are clear, especially at this moment. … A deal has been proposed and the Israelis have mostly agreed to it. As of today, there will be a six-week break in fighting in Gaza. The condition is that Hamas also agrees to release.” said the source.

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The start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan typically falls on March 10. If an agreement is reached, aid may be able to reach the hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Palestinians living in the northern Gaza region. Officials are concerned for their well-being. threat of famine.

Israel and Hamas held a one week cease-fire

During the end of November, a temporary ceasefire lasting 7 days resulted in the freedom of approximately 100 hostages, including mostly women, children, and foreigners, in exchange for around 240 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The ceasefire also provided a short pause in the ongoing conflict.

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The discussions are happening amidst growing backlash about the dire situation in northern Gaza where hundreds of thousands are struggling to stay alive. This area has been hit the hardest due to the ongoing conflict initiated by Hamas.Hamas militant group attacked southern Israel

On October 7, approximately 1,200 individuals were killed, primarily civilians, and an additional 250 individuals were taken hostage.

People living in the northern part of Gaza reported that they are combing through debris and trash in hopes of finding something to feed their children, as they are only able to have one meal a day. Some families have resorted to using animal and bird feed mixed with grains in order to make bread. Aid workers have witnessed severe cases of hunger and the World Health Organization has confirmed that at least 10 children have died from starvation, according to hospital records in Gaza.

Approximately 16% of children under the age of 2 in the northern region are experiencing severe malnutrition and weight loss, which is described as the most severe form of child malnutrition globally. According to deputy executive director of the World Food Program, Carl Skau, if no action is taken, a famine is inevitable in northern Gaza.

According to Skau, individuals have overloaded trucks that are bringing food aid and have taken whatever they could, resulting in the WFP halting deliveries to the northern region.

Soad Abu Hussein, a widow and mother of five, who is currently taking shelter in a school in the Jabaliya refugee camp, expressed, “We are facing starvation.”

due to the violent clashes between protesters and Israeli security forces.

On Thursday, violent clashes between protesters and Israeli security forces resulted in the death of at least 115 Palestinians and left hundreds more injured.

as they hurried to find assistance

The Ministry of Health in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas, reported.

Several individuals who were present and medical professionals reported that the Israeli military discharged their weapons. Israel claims that many of those who died were accidentally trampled during a chaotic rush for food aid and that their soldiers fired warning shots in response to the aggressive behavior of the crowd. The diplomatic branch of the European Union stated on Saturday that a large number of the Palestinians who were injured or killed in the chaos were shot by the Israeli army, and they called for an international inquiry.

On Friday, President Biden announced that U.S. military forces would begin airdropping food into Gaza. The first drop, conducted with the Jordanian military,

It occurred on Saturday morning.

The armies of both Jordan and Egypt have reported conducting airdrops.

According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the number of Palestinians killed in the war has risen to 30,320. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and fighters in its statistics, but reports that approximately two-thirds of the casualties are women and children.

Source: cbsnews.com