Israel has agreed to a US-proposed plan to extend the Gaza ceasefire through Ramzan and Passover, offering a temporary truce in exchange for the release of hostages. However, Hamas has rejected the proposal,

Israel will adopt the proposal by President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramadan and Passover periods, the prime minister's office said early Sunday, hours after the first phase of the previously agreed ceasefire was set to expire.

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says US envoy Steve Witkoff suggested an extension after getting the impression more time was needed for talks on a permanent ceasefire.