Israel is studying Hamas' response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said on Tuesday, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end.

Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the 22-month war sparked by its 2023 attack into Israel

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Israel is currently studying Hamas' proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of half the hostages still held in Gaza. According to two Israeli officials quoted by Al Arabiya on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, all Israeli prisoners must be released for the war to end.