Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire proposal over hostilities commitment

On April 14, 2025, in Cairo, mediators Egypt and Qatar presented a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza to Hamas. Reports indicate that the proposal was met with skepticism by Hamas, as a senior official stated that at least two elements of the proposal were unacceptable. Hamas emphasized that any ceasefire deal must end the ongoing war in Gaza and require a complete Israeli withdrawal from the area. In response to the proposal, Hamas stated it would study the details before providing a response as soon as possible. The militant group reiterated its call for a complete halt of hostilities, which had been reignited by Israel in March. This escalation in conflict has already resulted in over 1,500 Palestinian casualties according to Gaza health authorities, alongside significant displacement of civilians and a blockade that has severely limited supplies entering the enclave. As the ceasefire negotiations unfolded, it became evident that there were critical divides in expectations, with Hamas insisting on terms that Israel has indicated it would not accept. In addition to the ceasefire arrangement, Israel has proposed the disarmament of Hamas as a condition for any future negotiations, a demand that Hamas has categorically rejected. A senior official associated with Hamas highlighted that disarming is a