Despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal, Israel's response remains uncertain, as it continues military actions in Gaza, including seizing control of the Rafah border crossing.
Despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal, Israel's response remains uncertain, as it continues military actions in Gaza, including seizing control of the Rafah border crossing.Israel estimates 128 hostages remain in Gaza, including 35 the military says are dead. / Photo: AFP
Following indications on Monday of progress in talks towards a truce in the seven-month war, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said it had appealed to a number of countries to"exert your influence on the Israeli government" and push for an agreement. "This is the time to exert your influence on the Israeli government and all other parties concerned to ensure that the agreement comes through which will finally bring all our loved ones home."
Tuesday's message came after Hamas announced late Monday that it had accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, saying the ball was now in Israel's court.
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