Israeli official claims Hamas has rejected ceasefire proposal

Militant group had said it was ready to ‘deal positively’ on peace plan, but also had ‘remarks’

Israeli soldiers gesture from a military truck near the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Photo: Reuters

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Hamas has rejected a Gaza ceasefire proposal outlined by US president Joe Biden, an Israeli official said yesterday, after receiving the Palestinian militant group’s response through mediators.

“This evening, Israel received, via the mediator, the Hamas response. In its response, Hamas has rejected the proposal for a hostage release that was presented by President Biden,” the Israeli official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.