In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we report on a Palestinian official close to Hamas telling Reuters that the group has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal put forward by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The plan includes the release of ten living Israeli hostages in two groups, in exchange for a 70-day ceasefire and a partial Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. We also bring you the latest from the Russia-Ukraine war, as US President Donald Trump calls Russian President Vladimir Putin “crazy” over attacks on Ukrainian cities, and warns that a full takeover attempt would “lead to the downfall of Russia.”

Guests:

Jotam Confino – Middle East correspondent

Adnan Abu Hasna – UNRWA spokesperson

Ben Aris – Founder and chief editor of bne IntelliNews

Ross Cullen – Correspondent

Patrick Fok – Correspondent

Sarah Hewson – Royal correspondent