US presents Israel-approved cease-fire deal to Hamas that could end Gaza war

The US has extended a cease-fire deal to Hamas with Israel’s approval after two previous attempts by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to broker agreements with the terror group fell through.“I can confirm that Special Envoy Witkoff and the president submitted a cease-fire proposal to Hamas that Israel backed and supported.Israel signed off on this proposal before it was sent to Hamas,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing Thursday.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared news of the proposal with families of hostages still held in Gaza, according to Reuters.Should Hamas accept the terms, details of which are not yet known, it could bring about the end of the war that has raged in Gaza since the Iran-backed terror group’s Oct.

7, 2023, attack on Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 were taken hostage.This is a developing story.Please check back for updates.With Post wires...