(250601) -- GAZA, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians are seen among the rubble of destroyed houses after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, on May 31, 2025.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday that Israel has accepted an updated U.S.-mediated proposal for a hostage release deal, while accusing Hamas of stalling progress by rejecting the framework.
Hamas, however, said it had submitted a "positive" response to the U.S.-backed plan but sought amendments, including a demand for a longer-term ceasefire. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)
