The proposal, supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the White House meeting, is currently under review by Hamas, but many of the terms have been previously rejected.
The plan has been framed as a final opportunity to stop the conflict by Trump and Netanyahu, and the US president is increasingly frustrated by the continuation. The victim and hostage families expressed hope that despite skepticism, the proposal could ultimately bring about change after months of mediation efforts failed.
The Nova Festival site, located near Kibbutz Be’eri, is just a few kilometres from Gaza and highlights the Hamas attack on October 7th. Memorial posters and tributes cover the basis for what has become a symbol of Israel’s worst civil massacre.