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This Egyptian initiative reportedly has U.S. backing, and Hamas has responded positively. The ceasefire also calls for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, with U.S. guarantees ensuring the timeline. However, Israeli officials remain cautious, with some not fully briefed on the Egyptian proposal and instead pushing for a more limited U.S.-backed plan, the Witzkoff Proposal, which would extend a temporary truce until April 19th. Unlike Cairo’s comprehensive plan, Witzkoff’s version stops short of Israeli withdrawal, emphasizing an exchange of hostages and prisoners but not territorial concessions.