US presents new proposal to release hostages and establish a two-month truce between Israel and Hamas

The United States government has presented a new diplomatic proposal aimed at reaching a two-month truce agreement between Israel and the armed group Hamas, which would include the gradual release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

The initiative was conveyed to both parties through diplomatic channels in Qatar and Egypt, key players in regional mediation, and is currently under review by their respective governments.

A Two-Phase Plan
Diplomatic sources detailed that the US proposal contemplates a two-phase approach:

Phase One: immediate ceasefire, release of women, children, and the elderly among the hostages, as well as a controlled increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Phase Two: extension of the cessation of hostilities to 60 days, with the release of remaining Israeli soldiers and citizens, as well as indirect negotiations for a broader political agreement.

“This is a real opportunity to reduce violence, save lives, and move toward a diplomatic solution,” said a State Department spokesperson.

Assessment in progress
Israel has yet to issue an official response, although sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet indicated that there is “skepticism,” especially regarding Hamas's compliance.

For his part, a senior official from the Islamist movement told international media that the proposal is being “seriously studied,” but warned that any agreement must include guarantees to halt Israeli attacks.

Context of the humanitarian crisis
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with thousands displaced and a collapsed medical infrastructure. The international community has intensified calls for a truce that would allow the entry of aid and the protection of civilians.

This new initiative from Washington could become the most concrete basis yet for a temporary halt to the fighting and address the release of hostages, which has remained stalled for weeks.