Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza, told mediators that he rejects the American ceasefire plan, declaring that they are determined to fight. Meanwhile, Egypt continues efforts to persuade Hamas to accept the proposal, with the Egyptian foreign minister acknowledging that there are still significant gaps to be addressed.
Israel's Foreign Ministry have released footage showing an IDF soldier alongside activist Greta Thunberg, stating that she and her friends are "Safe and healthy", and are being transferred to an Israeli port.
The pressure is is mounting. With President Donald Trump giving Hamas three to four days to respond, the atmosphere was tense during the mediators’ meeting with the leaders of the terrorist organization, and Egypt’s intelligence chief issued an ultimatum.
The Israeli Navy is preparing to take control of the flotilla heading toward Gaza in the coming hours, with the operation expected to last several days, according to IDF assessments.
President gives terrorist group 3-4 days. Hamas requested clarifications on when the full withdrawal from the Strip will be carried out and under what conditions.
Official Hamas document found by troops in Gaza, signed by then-terror chief Ismail Haniyeh, implicates organizers, including Zaher Birawi.
During a gathering of the US military command in Virginia, the president said: "We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don't sign."
Within 72 hours of an agreement being signed, all hostages – living and dead – would be returned to their families. Israel Hayom has learned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his agreement to the proposal.
US envoy Steve Witkoff has drawn up an alternative plan that proposes accepting the agreed-upon points immediately and continuing negotiations on the remainder. The goal: open a channel to begin releasing hostages and to lower tensions so that effective negotiations can take place.
Israel additionally contributes to the absence of advancement, whether due to political/security considerations, yet whenever an opportunity existed for a settlement, Hamas blocked finalization.
