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Hamas Rejects Israel’s Ceasefire Deal — What Happens Next in Gaza?


 

The already fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have hit another roadblock, with Hamas refusing to engage with Israel’s latest proposal. A senior Hamas official accused Israel of sabotaging a previous Egyptian-Qatari plan, further complicating efforts to end the seven-month conflict. The rejection comes despite Israel offering significant concessions, including the release of over 1,200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for just 10 Israeli hostages. With tensions escalating, the question now is: Will diplomacy prevail, or is all-out war inevitable?

Israel’s latest proposal, backed by the U.S., included a 40-day ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the return of deceased captives. However, Hamas dismissed the offer, claiming it disrupts earlier mediation efforts. The group’s refusal to even respond suggests a hardened stance, likely due to Israel’s insistence on dismantling Hamas’s military capabilities — a non-negotiable demand for the group. Meanwhile, Israeli officials warn that military operations will intensify if no deal is reached, signaling a grim outlook for civilians trapped in Gaza.

One of the most contentious points in Israel’s proposal was the demand for Hamas to disclose the status of all remaining hostages within five days of a ceasefire. With 35 hostages believed dead and only 24 confirmed alive, this condition may have been a dealbreaker for Hamas, which has been accused of withholding information. Additionally, Israel insisted on an international mechanism to monitor aid distribution, preventing Hamas from diverting supplies — a move that would weaken the group’s control over Gaza’s population.

As diplomacy stalls, Israel is ramping up military pressure. The IDF has expanded ground operations in southern Gaza, targeting the corridor between Rafah and Khan Yunis — a strategic move to split Hamas forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu framed this as creating a “second Philadelphia Corridor,” a reference to the buffer zone along Gaza’s border with Egypt. The operation aims to cut off smuggling routes and weaken Hamas’s hold, but it also risks further civilian casualties and global condemnation.

The looming question is whether Hamas’s rejection will trigger a full-scale Israeli assault on Rafah, where over a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. Israel has already warned of increased airstrikes and territorial seizures, while Hamas appears to be betting on international pressure to force Israeli concessions. With neither side willing to back down, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza could worsen dramatically in the coming weeks.

As the world watches, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will mediators succeed in reviving talks, or is Gaza headed toward even greater devastation? With Israel tightening its blockade and Hamas digging in, the path to peace seems increasingly out of reach. The next few days could determine whether this conflict spirals into an even deadlier phase — or if a last-minute breakthrough can avert further bloodshed.

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