Hamas REJECTS US Peace Plan: Gaza War to Continue?

2025-06-01 06:00:52.659

Hamas has responded to a US-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza, calling it unacceptable and demanding changes. Their counterproposal includes a longer ceasefire, increased humanitarian aid, and a further Israeli troop withdrawal. The US envoy, Steve Witkoff, deemed Hamas's response "totally unacceptable," while Hamas officials claim the US initially agreed to a proposal later altered by Israel. The US proposal involves the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with negotiations for a permanent ceasefire to follow a 60-day truce. However, the proposal lacks guarantees for a lasting peace, a key Hamas demand. Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with widespread looting of aid supplies due to the ongoing blockade.