Netanyahu Rejected Ceasefire Deal Involving Release of Hostages, Reports Say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a five-day ceasefire deal proposed by Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza that involved releasing some hostages. The Israeli government instead intensified attacks, leading to over 10,300 Palestinian deaths and 25,000 injuries. Approximately 240 hostages are held by Hamas and other groups. Negotiations mediated by Qatar focus on a possible 1-3 day ceasefire linked to the release of 10-15 hostages. The Biden administration backs Israel's military operation and rejects a ceasefire. Egyptian mediators are close to brokering a humanitarian truce.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a five-day ceasefire deal proposed by Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza that involved releasing some hostages. The Israeli government instead intensified attacks, leading to over 10,300 Palestinian deaths and 25,000 injuries. Approximately 240 hostages are held by Hamas and other groups. Negotiations mediated by Qatar focus on a possible 1-3 day ceasefire linked to the release of 10-15 hostages. The Biden administration backs Israel's military operation and rejects a ceasefire. Egyptian mediators are close to brokering a humanitarian truce.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a five-day ceasefire deal proposed by Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza that involved releasing some hostages. The Israeli government instead intensified attacks, leading to over 10,300 Palestinian deaths and 25,000 injuries. Approximately 240 hostages are held by Hamas and other groups. Negotiations mediated by Qatar focus on a possible 1-3 day ceasefire linked to the release of 10-15 hostages. The Biden administration backs Israel's military operation and rejects a ceasefire. Egyptian mediators are close to brokering a humanitarian truce.

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