Kat Lonsdorf

On the first day of that extension, Israel wants Hamas to release half the remaining living hostages and half of the bodies of those who have been killed. And then by the end of the extension, if an agreement to end the war permanently is reached, the remaining live and dead hostages would be released then.

On the first day of that extension, Israel wants Hamas to release half the remaining living hostages and half of the bodies of those who have been killed. And then by the end of the extension, if an agreement to end the war permanently is reached, the remaining live and dead hostages would be released then.

Israel reiterated that it has the right to go back to war if those negotiations are ineffective.

Israel reiterated that it has the right to go back to war if those negotiations are ineffective.

Israel reiterated that it has the right to go back to war if those negotiations are ineffective.

No. Hamas has essentially rebuffed the plan. In a statement, the militant group said that Israel is trying to evade the original ceasefire agreement. Just to be clear, this new plan is not the deal that both sides agreed to originally. I'll remind you of what that plan was. It had three phases. The second phase was supposed to be negotiated during the first phase, which didn't happen.

No. Hamas has essentially rebuffed the plan. In a statement, the militant group said that Israel is trying to evade the original ceasefire agreement. Just to be clear, this new plan is not the deal that both sides agreed to originally. I'll remind you of what that plan was. It had three phases. The second phase was supposed to be negotiated during the first phase, which didn't happen.

No. Hamas has essentially rebuffed the plan. In a statement, the militant group said that Israel is trying to evade the original ceasefire agreement. Just to be clear, this new plan is not the deal that both sides agreed to originally. I'll remind you of what that plan was. It had three phases. The second phase was supposed to be negotiated during the first phase, which didn't happen.

Under the second phase, all living hostages are to be released and Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza. And then phase three would see all hostage bodies returned and the start of reconstruction of Gaza, which is expected to take years. Now Israel has introduced this whole new plan, the Wyckoff Plan. It's important to note that Hamas has not outright rejected it, but it isn't embracing it either.

Under the second phase, all living hostages are to be released and Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza. And then phase three would see all hostage bodies returned and the start of reconstruction of Gaza, which is expected to take years. Now Israel has introduced this whole new plan, the Wyckoff Plan. It's important to note that Hamas has not outright rejected it, but it isn't embracing it either.

Under the second phase, all living hostages are to be released and Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza. And then phase three would see all hostage bodies returned and the start of reconstruction of Gaza, which is expected to take years. Now Israel has introduced this whole new plan, the Wyckoff Plan. It's important to note that Hamas has not outright rejected it, but it isn't embracing it either.

still figure out exactly what it means. But basically, Israel has stopped the flow of much needed aid, you know, like food and medical supplies into the enclave. Israel controls what gets in and out of Gaza. And it had allowed a big uptake of aid into Gaza in the past six weeks of the ceasefire. But aid and food are still desperately needed there.

still figure out exactly what it means. But basically, Israel has stopped the flow of much needed aid, you know, like food and medical supplies into the enclave. Israel controls what gets in and out of Gaza. And it had allowed a big uptake of aid into Gaza in the past six weeks of the ceasefire. But aid and food are still desperately needed there.

still figure out exactly what it means. But basically, Israel has stopped the flow of much needed aid, you know, like food and medical supplies into the enclave. Israel controls what gets in and out of Gaza. And it had allowed a big uptake of aid into Gaza in the past six weeks of the ceasefire. But aid and food are still desperately needed there.

Aid groups have warned that this blocking of aid violates international law. Other Arab countries have condemned it. The block comes as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan just started over the weekend. Hamas called the decision to stop a, quote, cheap blackmail in an attempt to get the group to agree to this new plan.

Aid groups have warned that this blocking of aid violates international law. Other Arab countries have condemned it. The block comes as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan just started over the weekend. Hamas called the decision to stop a, quote, cheap blackmail in an attempt to get the group to agree to this new plan.

Aid groups have warned that this blocking of aid violates international law. Other Arab countries have condemned it. The block comes as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan just started over the weekend. Hamas called the decision to stop a, quote, cheap blackmail in an attempt to get the group to agree to this new plan.

For now, it still appears to be holding. You know, it's fragile and talks are continuing. An official familiar with the details but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR that Israel is, quote, giving it a few days to see where negotiations lead and that Israel is not rushing to return to fighting in Gaza. Wyckoff is expected in the region in the coming days.

For now, it still appears to be holding. You know, it's fragile and talks are continuing. An official familiar with the details but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR that Israel is, quote, giving it a few days to see where negotiations lead and that Israel is not rushing to return to fighting in Gaza. Wyckoff is expected in the region in the coming days.

For now, it still appears to be holding. You know, it's fragile and talks are continuing. An official familiar with the details but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR that Israel is, quote, giving it a few days to see where negotiations lead and that Israel is not rushing to return to fighting in Gaza. Wyckoff is expected in the region in the coming days.