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US Presses Israel To Accept A Ceasefire Despite 7 Israelis Murdered In One Day
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written by Micha Gefen October 31, 2024
While the US team has been in Israel pressuring Israel to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah, seven people were killed in northern Israel today.
A tragic incident unfolded in Metula today, with five lives lost, including an Israeli farmer and four foreign workers, following a direct rocket strike on an agricultural field. Another worker was seriously injured.
Earlier today Omer Weinstein, a 47-year-old farmer from Kibbutz Dafna was killed along with four foreign workers after a rocket slammed into them in northern Israel. The IDF confirmed: “Following the sirens that sounded at 11:37 in Metula, two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon and falling in an open area. The details are under review.”

In a separate incident two Israelis were killed in the Haifa Bay area after a barrage of missiles was fired at Israel.

The fatal attacks are a result of Hezbollah’s ongoing bombardment of Israel, which has shown no sign of abating, despite rumors that a ceasefire is “imminent.” Israel must ignore calls to stop its war against Hezbollah and finish crushing the Iranian terror proxy by finally liberating southern Lebanon from its Shiite occupiers.
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Latest Potential Hostage Agreement: 11 Israeli Captives for 30-Day Ceasefire
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Latest potential hostage agreement: 11 Israeli captives for 30-day ceasefire
Israel reportedly presented Qatari intermediaries with a plan that included the release of all women and children held by Hamas in exchange for the release of 100 Palestinian prisoners
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October 30, 2024 at 02:22 PM ■ latest revision October 30, 2024 at 02:27 PM
Demonstrations in Tel Aviv as an estimated 300,000 people protest across the country in solidarity with the families of hostages
Demonstrations in Tel Aviv as an estimated 300,000 people protest across the country in solidarity with the families of hostagesChaim Goldberg/Flash90


Israel has reportedly proposed a plan through Qatari intermediaries that could lead to a temporary ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas.

The proposed deal aims to facilitate the release of 11 to 14 captives in return for a 30-day truce in Gaza, according to Israeli media outlets.

Sources indicate that Mossad chief David Barnea presented the proposal, which includes the release of all women and children currently held by Hamas in exchange for the release of approximately 100 Palestinian prisoners.

Unlike previous negotiations, this framework does not stipulate a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza or an unconditional cessation of hostilities—conditions that Hamas has previously insisted upon.

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Relatives of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza and supporters protest for their release, outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, September 4, 2024Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
Hamas has expressed a willingness to explore any agreement that alleviates the suffering of the people in Gaza and promotes a permanent ceasefire. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri reiterated this sentiment, stating the group is open to discussions that would address the ongoing crisis.

In addition to this primary proposal, two alternative plans are reportedly under consideration. One involves an Egyptian offer for a brief two-day truce that would allow for the exchange of four hostages, followed by ten days of negotiations. Another proposal from Russia suggests the release of two hostages with Russian nationality.

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Report: New offer sees month truce, 11-14 hostages freed
Qatar, acting as a mediator in the negotiations, has committed to continuing its efforts alongside the Biden administration, emphasizing that they do not foresee any negative impact from the upcoming U.S. elections on the mediation process. Majed Al-Ansari, a spokesman for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, stated, "We believe we are dealing with institutions... invested in finding a resolution to this crisis."

As of now, the Israeli military reports that 97 of the 251 hostages abducted during the conflict on October 7 remain in Gaza. Among those, at least 34 have been confirmed dead, underscoring the urgency of negotiations and the complex humanitarian situation.