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Netanyahu: Hamas Rejected Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza Truce Talks

Sep 5, 2024, 01:54 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Hamas has rejected all elements of a proposed ceasefire in Gaza during recent truce talks. This proposal included measures that would facilitate the release of hostages. Netanyahu emphasized that a ceasefire deal is not close, citing Hamas's rejectionism and unresolved issues, including the status of the Philadelphi Corridor.