The BBC reported Tuesday evening, citing a senior Palestinian official, that Hamas has rejected Israel's latest ceasefire proposal, which included a six-week truce during which 10 living hostages and the remains of 16 killed hostages would be released. Israel has yet to issue an official response.
According to the Palestinian source, Hamas dismissed the plan because it did not guarantee a permanent end to the war or a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza—both of which are central demands for the group.n recent weeks, Israel has intensified military operations in Gaza, seizing additional territory and targeting Hamas infrastructure in an effort to pressure the group into releasing more hostages without committing to ending the conflict. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly, with the United Nations warning that conditions are now among the worst since the war began 18 months ago. (Read More)
