US and Israel Reject Hamas Proposal as Tensions Over Hostages Persist

The US demands immediate hostage releases while Israel prepares for further action, rejecting Hamas's limited offer.

The US has presented a new proposal to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, demanding the release of multiple hostages, including Americans, but Hamas has accepted only parts of the plan.
Hamas has offered to release one Israeli-American hostage and the remains of four deceased dual citizens, a move deemed insufficient by both the US and Israeli governments.
Israel accuses Hamas of psychological warfare and manipulation, with Prime Minister Netanyahu convening a meeting to decide on next steps toward achieving military objectives, including dismantling Hamas.
Negotiations mediated by the US, Qatar, and Egypt have stalled, with talks potentially shifting to Cairo as divisions between Hamas and Israel over ceasefire terms remain unresolved.
The situation remains dire for 24 hostages still held in Gaza, with families in Israel pressuring the government to secure their release as part of any extended ceasefire deal.