Hamas Seeks Ceasefire Amendments, US Envoy Calls Response 'Unacceptable'

Hamas's Response to Ceasefire Proposal

• 🇵🇸 Hamas stated on Saturday that it is seeking amendments to a US-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.
• 🤝 The proposal includes a 60-day truce and an exchange of 28 living hostages for over 1,200 Palestinian prisoners, along with increased humanitarian aid.
• 💔 Hamas indicated willingness to release 10 living hostages and the bodies of 18 deceased in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

US and Israeli Reactions

• 🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Whit, described Hamas's response as 'totally unacceptable'.
• 🇮🇱 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hamas continues to refuse the proposal, indicating that military action in Gaza will persist.
• 🎯 Israel's demands include the complete disarmament of Hamas and the return of all remaining hostages.

Key Developments and Demands

• ⚔️ Israel has rejected Hamas's conditions for an end to the war and withdrawal of troops.
• 🕊️ Trump had previously expressed optimism about a ceasefire agreement being close.
• 🎯 The White House had stated that Israel had agreed to the terms of the proposal.
• 💥 The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Muhammad Sinoir, Hamas's Gaza chief, on May 13th, a claim Hamas has neither confirmed nor denied.