The United States has put forward a new proposal that would secure the release of a handful of living hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a month-long extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, a source familiar with the negotiations said.

Israel halts aid entering Gaza as it pushes to extend and alter the conditions of phase one of the ceasefire deal. Hamas says Israel is violating both the deal and international law by reneging on its original commitments and blocking vital aid.

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