Israel Lowers Demands for Hostage Release to 33 Amidst Reports of Deaths Israel is requesting the release of women, children, elderly men, and ill or wounded captives in the first phase of the deal.
Hamas Remains Obstacle to Gaza Ceasefire, Israel Has Moved in a ‘Significant Way,’ US Says Over the past few months, Hamas has rejected all ceasefire offers, while Israel agreed to a deal that would end fighting for six weeks.
Hamas Rejects Hostage Deal, Still Demands Permanent Ceasefire A Hamas official in Lebanon said the terror organization would 'not allow the path of negotiations to be open indefinitely.'
Netanyahu Says ‘No One Would Accept’ New Hamas Terms for Hostage Release He strongly rejected the terror group's terms and said Israel would agree to nothing less than a 'total victory' over Hamas which he said could be achieved 'within months.'
Netanyahu: No Mass Prisoner Release, Ceasefire for Hostage Deal 'We will not compromise on anything less than total victory.'
Israel Proposes Two-Month Truce, Conditioned on Gradual Release of All Hostages CNN reported on Monday that Israel has also proposed that senior Hamas leaders leave Gaza as part of the agreement.