On March 2, 2025, Prime Minister Netanyahu's office announced that Israel agreed to extend the Gaza ceasefire proposed by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. This extension will last through Ramadan and Passover. The plan includes releasing half of the remaining hostages during this phase. While Netanyahu's government accepted the proposal for more negotiation time, Hamas rejected the extension, indicating a desire for ongoing talks on a permanent ceasefire instead of an interim agreement.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem stated on Saturday that the group rejected Israel's 'formulation' for extending the ceasefire, although he did not mention Witkoff's plan specifically.
Netanyahu's office announced that Israel agreed to a U.S. proposal to extend the Gaza ceasefire, allowing hostages to be released during the extended ceasefire.
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