Egypt Proposes Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes Kill 65 in Gaza

Egypt has proposed a new ceasefire deal as violence escalates in Gaza, with Israeli airstrikes killing at least 65 Palestinians in the past 24 hours. The proposal, made last week, aims to restore a truce that ended on March 18 when Israel resumed military operations against Hamas after a two-month lull, leading to nearly 700 Palestinian deaths since then. The Egyptian plan includes provisions for Hamas to release five Israeli hostages weekly, while Israel would implement the next phase of the ceasefire after the first week. Both the U.S. and Hamas reportedly support the proposal, but Israel has not yet responded. Additionally, the proposal outlines a timeline for Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for hostages' release. Hamas has accused Israel of violating previous ceasefire terms but remains open to negotiations.