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Hamas Rejects Israeli Ceasefire Proposal as Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens

Israel continues airstrikes and blockade while Hamas demands a comprehensive deal including withdrawal and reconstruction.

The al-Atal family's tent is seen after it was struck overnight in an Israeli airstrike that killed several family members, in the Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza City, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
Palestinians walk at the site of an Israeli strike on a house, in the northern Gaza Strip, April 18, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Overview

  • Hamas formally rejected Israel's ceasefire proposal, which demanded disarmament and hostages' release, calling for a comprehensive agreement instead.
  • Israeli airstrikes have intensified, killing at least 70 Palestinians since Friday, with strikes targeting homes and displacement camps.
  • The UN reports that 420,000 Palestinians have been displaced since March 18, with the blockade cutting off essential supplies, leading to severe malnutrition and near-famine conditions.
  • Aid operations remain severely restricted, with 95% of humanitarian groups halting or reducing activities due to security risks and depleted resources.
  • Efforts by Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. mediators to revive ceasefire talks have stalled, with no progress on fundamental issues such as hostages, disarmament, and Israeli withdrawal.