Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labeled Hamas's recent ceasefire proposals as 'unacceptable' and announced a delegation's travel to Qatar for indirect negotiations scheduled for July 6, 2025.

In an effort to end nearly 21 months of conflict in Gaza, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Netanyahu in Washington on July 7, 2025, to discuss the ongoing situation.

Israel's delegation is heading to Qatar to negotiate a proposed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following an agreement on a draft proposal.

At a central rally in Tel Aviv, Maccabit Meyer stressed the urgency of reaching a deal to save both the living and the fallen, sharing her personal connection as the aunt of two twin brothers held captive.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities on Saturday, advocating for the release of hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

Since the conflict escalated after Hamas's unprecedented attack on October 7, 2023, reports indicate that over 57,000 Palestinians, predominantly civilians, have lost their lives.

As of July 5, 2025, Hamas holds the bodies of 28 abducted individuals, with the status of two others remaining unclear; Israeli intelligence suggests at least 20 hostages are still alive.

Trump aims to leverage a recent truce between Iran and Israel to facilitate a ceasefire in Gaza.

Hamas has shown readiness to engage in immediate negotiations for a ceasefire after internal consultations with other Palestinian factions, with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporting the talks but demanding additional guarantees against future Israeli aggression.

While Hamas has expressed basic agreement with the Qatari proposal for a ceasefire, they seek clarifications on the duration of the ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, and humanitarian access to the region.

President Trump stated that Israel had agreed to the necessary conditions for a ceasefire several days prior to these developments.

The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 42 reported deaths in Gaza on July 5 due to Israeli military operations, including attacks on schools and humanitarian aid centers.