Axios has reported that the US intends to propose a new agreement under which there will be a ceasefire in exchange for the release of the hostages still held in Gaza. Brett McGurk, White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, is e xpected to arrive in Israel on Thursday. During his visit, McGurk is expected to push for a deal under which hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be freed in exchange for a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan and a delay of Israel's military operation in Rafah. Related articles: Family of hostage Matan Angrest to reveal footage from kidnapping "Eid Mubarak". “Let us love, Let us be loved” Hamas captivity survivors take off for US Israel passes counter-proposal for ceasefire to mediators According to the report, a US source said that the US government feels that all opportunities for a ceasefire have been missed, and is therefore working on a solution which will be acceptable to both sides. According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed , the Hamas delegation's visit to Cairo may be connected to McGurk's visit and a new ceasefire proposal.
