Breaking: Egypt has a new hostage proposal. Hamas actually likes it.

In a potential breakthrough for peace negotiations, Hamas has reportedly responded positively to Egypt's latest proposal aimed at securing the release of hostages held in Gaza since October 2023. This development comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the prolonged conflict.

New Egyptian Proposal Details

According to reports published Monday by the pro-Qatari newspaper Al-Arabi Al-Jadid and confirmed by Kan News, Egypt has crafted a new framework with several key components:

A Hamas source reportedly told the Associated Press that the organization has responded favorably to this new proposal, marking a potential shift in the previously stalled negotiations.

Similar to Trump Envoy's Framework

Egypt's proposal bears resemblance to a previous framework presented by President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff. That proposal, which was discussed in Doha but ultimately rejected by Hamas, included the release of five living hostages, among them Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship.

Hamas Signals Broader Willingness

In what could signal increased flexibility from the militant group, Kan News reports that Hamas has indicated willingness to release all living hostages in exchange for concessions to be determined during negotiations. These are expected to include a complete end to hostilities and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Context and Background

The news comes amid renewed fighting in Gaza and increasing domestic pressure within Israel to secure the release of the remaining hostages. Demonstrations calling for the hostages' return have continued across Israel.

Egypt has historically played a critical role as mediator between Israel and Palestinian factions. This latest diplomatic initiative represents Cairo's continued efforts to broker peace in the region while addressing the crisis in Gaza.

As negotiations continue to evolve, families of the hostages remain cautiously optimistic, though previous proposals have failed to materialize into concrete agreements. 

International observers are closely monitoring these developments, recognizing that any successful deal could significantly alter the trajectory of the ongoing conflict.