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US Proposes 28-Day Ceasefire in Gaza Amid Escalating Violence
The US has proposed a 28-day ceasefire in Gaza during discussions led by CIA Director Bill Burns. Meanwhile, violence continues as Israeli attacks claim dozens of lives in Lebanon and Gaza.
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by News Desk
2024-10-29
US Proposes 28-Day Ceasefire in Gaza Amid Escalating Violence

The United States has proposed a 28-day ceasefire in Gaza, aiming to alleviate the escalating conflict in the region. According to American media reports, CIA Director Bill Burns made this proposal during discussions with Israeli and Qatari officials. The proposal includes a potential exchange where dozens of Palestinians could be released in return for the safe release of an 8-year-old boy, Ghamalis, currently held by Hamas.

 

This proposal comes amid intensified violence in the region. Recent Israeli airstrikes in the Baqa Valley of Lebanon have resulted in the martyrdom of 60 civilians, with additional casualties reported in the city of Baalbak, where 16 civilians lost their lives. In response, Hezbollah has retaliated with rocket attacks on Israel, claiming to have destroyed more than 100 of Hezbollah's rockets in the process.

 

In Gaza, the situation remains dire, with the Israeli military continuing its offensive. Reports indicate that at least 53 Palestinians were martyred in the latest attacks, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict to over 44,000, including a significant number of children and women.

 

The proposed ceasefire is a critical attempt by the US to halt the violence and initiate a dialogue for a more lasting peace in the region. However, the ongoing attacks and the high number of civilian casualties raise questions about the feasibility of the ceasefire and the willingness of both parties to engage in meaningful negotiations.

 

As the situation develops, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to the humanitarian crisis and a path toward peace in a region long troubled by conflict.
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