US Ambassador Declares Hamas’ Reaction to Ceasefire Offer ‘Out of the Question’
Hamas has put forth its response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. However, the lead negotiator for the US has rendered the response "totally unacceptable."
The militant group described its reaction as positive but underscored the necessity for a permanent ceasefire—a long-standing contention for Israel. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Hamas continues to cling to its rejectionism," reiterating the US envoy Steve Witkoff's stance on the response being inadequate.
Israel previously issued a…