Israel Demands Release of All Hostages
Summary
Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages held in Gaza, casting doubt on a proposed 60-day ceasefire plan that would release only half the hostages.
Key Points
- Israel demands the release of all 50 hostages held in Gaza.
- A ceasefire proposal involving release of about half the hostages was presented by Qatar and Egypt.
- Israel has not officially rejected the ceasefire proposal but is not interested in a partial agreement.
- Israel believes only 20 of the original 50 hostages may still be alive after 22 months of war.
