Israelis and Palestinians waited anxiously on Thursday as Hamas weighed a new cease-fire proposal that could end nearly two years of fighting in Gaza and start the release of hostages. The 60-day truce,

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Hamas has announced that it is currently reviewing a new proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. However, the group emphasizes that any sought-after agreement must truly end the war and guarantee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the region.

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.