"Hamas Awaits New Truce Proposal from Mediators in Talks with Israel"

Hamas is awaiting a truce proposal from the Paris talks with Israel, following ceasefire discussions in Cairo. The group insists on freeing hostages only as part of a truce that ends with an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, while Israel emphasizes maintaining security control over the enclave after destroying Hamas. Washington has urged Israel not to assault the city of Rafah, warning of civilian casualties, and Hamas has not changed its stance in the latest negotiations, still demanding an Israeli pullout as part of the truce.