Hamas says it reached 'general framework' for permanent truce; Israeli official rejects the claim as propaganda; report says Hamas 'under pressure like never before'

The IDF high command also ordered the establishment of additional humanitarian distribution centers after aid began entering Gaza last week

The most recent cease-fire proposal pitched Thursday by Witkof calls for a 60-day truce as well as the release of the 10 living Israeli hostages and the bodies of 18 deceased captives.

According to the Associated Press, “Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer (1,000 yards) away from an aid site run by an Israeli-backed foundation.” Witnesses said the crowds were ordered to disperse earlier in the night, only to be fired upon as they returned to the designated aid zone at dawn.

Egypt and Qatar want Hamas to 'completely withdraw its amendments or moderate them' from the ceasefire proposal submitted by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff

Hamas has submitted a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire that the group says “aims to achieve a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive withdrawal [of Israeli forces] from the Gaza Strip, and ensure the flow of aid to our people and our families in the Gaza Strip.