Israel open to discussing "sustainable calm" in Gaza after initial hostage release: officials

Israeli Army's armored vehicles and tanks move in and out of Gaza on Ap. 25, 2024, Sderot, Israel. Photo: Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images A new Israeli proposal for a possible hostage deal with Hamas includes a willingness to discuss the "restoration of sustainable calm" in Gaza after an initial release of hostages on humanitarian grounds, two Israeli officials told Axios. Why it matters: It is the first time since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas that Israeli leaders have suggested they are open to discussing an end...