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Source: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844259
Israel Endorses U.S. Plan to Continue Gaza Ceasefire until Mid-April
(Times of Israel) Lazar Berman - After the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire ended on Saturday, Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said Israel was endorsing U.S. special Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal to extend the ceasefire through Ramadan and Passover. According to the proposal, half of the remaining hostages - living and dead - would be released on the first day of the extended ceasefire in exchange for Palestinian security prisoners, and the remaining captives would be released at the end of the period if a permanent ceasefire is reached. The total may include 22 living captives and 32 bodies. Netanyahu's office said Witkoff had suggested the outline due to his impression that "at this stage, there is no option to bridge the gaps between the sides on ending the war." Hamas has so far rejected the U.S. plan.