A possible step toward peace in the Israel-Gaza war has emerged, as Hamas has officially submitted a ceasefire response to international mediators. However, Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza shortly after the announcement, leaving dozens of civilians dead and worsening the humanitarian situation.
The new development comes after months of deadly conflict, failed talks, and international calls for a permanent ceasefire.
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Hamas confirmed on Thursday that it had submitted a formal truce proposal, representing both its view and that of other Palestinian factions.
The proposal includes:
•Improved access to humanitarian aid
•Withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas
•Guarantees for a permanent ceasefire
Israel has acknowledged receipt of the document and says it is reviewing its contents.
Despite the proposal, Israel continued its bombardment, killing at least 77 Palestinians on Wednesday, including 25 aid seekers, according to medical sources.
A coalition of 109 international NGOs has warned of “mass starvation” in Gaza and demanded:
•An immediate ceasefire
•The lifting of all aid restrictions
Brazil is preparing to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Current casualty figures:
Over 59,219 Palestinians killed
143,045 wounded
In Israel, 1,139 people were killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, and more than 200 hostages were taken.
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On July 24, 2025, Hamas revealed that it had submitted a long-awaited ceasefire proposal to mediators. The move, it said, reflects input from all major Palestinian factions, showing a unified front in negotiations.
The terms of the response, reported by the AFP news agency, call for the opening of humanitarian aid corridors, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from key regions, and guarantees that this conflict will not restart.
But hope was dampened as Israeli forces launched new attacks on Gaza, just hours after Hamas’ announcement. Reports from Gaza’s health authorities confirmed that 77 people were killed, including 25 civilians who were reportedly waiting for food assistance.
A particularly emotional moment was captured at al-Shifa Hospital, where a mourner carried the body of a Palestinian child, one of the victims of overnight bombings.
In the background, humanitarian groups are sounding the alarm. 109 aid agencies, working inside and around Gaza, have declared that “mass starvation now stalks all of Gaza.” The groups have issued a joint statement calling for:
An immediate ceasefire
The unrestricted flow of aid, food, and medical supplies
Meanwhile, on the international stage, Brazil has announced it is finalizing its entry into South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, where Israel faces allegations of deliberately targeting civilians and committing war crimes.
The total number of deaths and injuries continues to grow, with tens of thousands affected on both sides. The international community is now watching closely to see if this new ceasefire proposal will be a turning point, or just another lost opportunity for peace.
