The Israeli government has proposed a 45-day ceasefire in exchange for Hamas releasing half of the hostages currently held in Gaza, according to statements made by Hamas on Monday. The group further mentioned that they declined Israel’s demand for the disarmament of Palestinian fighters. The United Nations has reported that, after one month of Israel’s restrictions on aid entering Gaza, the humanitarian crisis has reached its most dire state since the beginning of the conflict.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20250415-israel-requests-hostage-return-for-ceasefire-amid-spiraling-gaza-humanitarian-crisis