The US put forward new Mideast ceasefire principles that call for the immediate release of all hostages and the start of negotiations for a comprehensive end to the war, according to two Israeli officials familiar with the discussions.

The principles were conveyed to Hamas, the officials said, which has not yet issued a response. It is unclear if the plan is a series of principles or guidelines for resuming negotiations or a complete ceasefire plan.

According to one of the officials, the principles call for Hamas to release all 48 hostages on the first day of the ceasefire and for Israel to freeze its assault on Gaza City. Under the proposal, Israel and Hamas would start immediate negotiations for a comprehensive end to the war, the official said, and the fighting would not resume as lon

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