The United States has put forth a new ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the violence in Gaza, yet its acceptance remains uncertain as the Islamist group Hamás, governing the Palestinian enclave, scrutinizes the offer. On Thursday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed Israel's endorsement of the agreement's terms. However, Hamás expressed skepticism about the proposal's details, which include the release of 28 hostages—10 alive and 18 deceased—captured in the terror attack on October 7, 2023.

According to Basem Naim, a member of Hamás' political bureau, a thorough analysis indicates that Israel's response seeks to consolidate occupation and perpetuate policies of violence and deprivation, even during what is supposed to be a period of temporary de-escalation. He stated, "This response does not meet any of our people's just and legitimate demands, including the immediate cessation of hostilities and the end of the humanitarian catastrophe."

The agreement's text, published in full by the Israeli outlet Haaretz, outlines a 60-day ceasefire period, with President Trump guaranteeing its implementation and the provision of immediate aid upon Hamás' acceptance. At this point, negotiations for a permanent ceasefire agreement will commence.

The document specifies an exchange where, in return for the release of 10 living Israeli hostages, Israel will free 125 prisoners serving life sentences and 1,111 Gazan detainees held since October 7, 2023. For the remains of 18 deceased Israeli hostages, Israel will release 180 deceased Gazans. These exchanges will occur "simultaneously and without ceremony," as detailed in the document.

Families of the hostages held in Gaza, meeting Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urged that any agreement to end the conflict include the release of all 58 captives, believed to be alive. The prospect of only 10 living hostages and 18 deceased being returned has plunged relatives into indescribable uncertainty, as expressed by Ayelet Samerano, mother of Jonathan Samerano, whose body remains in Gaza. She shared with The Times of Israel, "It's a selection. All families are now wondering: Will it be my child? What will happen after some return? What about the others?"

As Hamás deliberates over the terms, Israel continues its attacks Friday on various Gaza locations, particularly in the north, as part of its Gideon's Chariots operation, having unilaterally broken the ceasefire on March 18.

The Gaza Ministry of Health, controlled by the Islamist militia, reported Friday that Israeli Defense Forces' attacks killed 72 people and injured another 278 in the last 24 hours. At least 28 Palestinians have died from bombings since dawn, according to medical sources in Gaza hospitals cited by Al Jazeera. Additionally, 20 individuals were injured by Israeli drones at the Al Bureij camp while attempting to collect aid from the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the U.S., unaware of the suspension of distribution.

The private Israeli-American entity claims to have distributed 23,040 aid boxes, equating to 2.1 million meals. Their statement initially asserted that distributions proceeded "without incident," but later acknowledged that only one collection point in Tal Al Sultan, Rafah, operated for one hour, leaving tens of thousands of Palestinians empty-handed.