Hamas rejects ceasefire and hostage release deal
Hamas rejects ceasefire and hostage release deal, opting for more violence over Ramadan. The Mossad and CIA are working to advance agreements but Hamas is uninterested in negotiating. Israel's goal remains the destruction of Hamas and return of all hostages.
Key Points
- Hamas rejects proposed ceasefire deal and wants more violence during Ramadan
- Efforts by mediators such as Mossad and CIA to negotiate release of hostages
- Growing concern about humanitarian crisis in Gaza with reports of food aid being stolen by Hamas
Pros
- Efforts by Mossad and CIA to advance agreements for hostage release
Cons
- Hamas rejecting ceasefire deal and opting for more violence
- Growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza with reports of Palestinians facing hunger