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Hamas accepts Arab ceasefire proposal on Gaza
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Israel is studying Hamas' response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end.
U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, D-MA, said she is “not accusing Israel of genocide ,” walking back a comment she made at an event last week saying there was “genocide and destruction” in Gaza.
Experts have warned that Israel's ongoing offensive is pushing Gaza toward famine, even after it eased a complete 2 1/2-month blockade on the territory in May.