"Hamas Sticks to Demands, Rejects Israel's Ceasefire Response"

Hamas has rejected Israel's ceasefire proposal, maintaining its demands for a permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, return of displaced Palestinians, increased aid entry, and reconstruction. Israel seeks the return of hostages seized by Hamas and plans to assault the southern Gaza city of Rafah, while Hamas is open to a prisoners-for-hostages swap deal. Global calls for a ceasefire have intensified, but little progress has been made in the negotiations, with fears rising after Israel killed members of Hamas' chief's family in Gaza.