Israel has long blamed Hamas for civilian and children deaths, arguing that the militant group uses innocent people as human shields.

Proposal, discussed in Washington recently, also stipulates new regime for Strip; hostages' relatives hail plan, but Hamas official swiftly rejects it as 'ridiculous' The post Israel offers to end war,

The single-stage deal presented to the United States would free all of the hostages held by Hamas and allow the terror group’s leadership to exit the Strip.