After months of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas through intermediaries in Qatar seeming to be dead in the water, there are signs that a temporary breakthrough might be in the works. Surprisingly, the plan was reportedly proposed by Egypt, which had previously attempted to stay out of the hostilities as much as possible. There is nothing set in stone yet, but both Israel and Hamas have put out initial statements saying that they may be open to the proposal. If approved, it would not be a permanent end to the war, but there could be a three-week pause (with the possibility of it lasting considerably longer) in exchange for the release of additional hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Corridors would also be established to more quickly move food and other supplies into the Gaza Strip. (Wall Street Journal, subscription required)
Egypt offered a new proposal for a truce…
