From: Haaretz March 1, 2025
Gaza Cease-Fire: Hamas rejects Israel's request to extend cease-fire's first stage by six weeks

Israel Accepts U.S. Plan to Extend Truce if Half of Hostages Released, Hamas Refuses

Netanyahu’s office: Israel agrees to Witkoff’s plan to extend truce if Hamas frees half of hostages on first day

Israel has accepted a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for extending the cease-fire with Hamas during Ramadan and Passover, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday.