Hamas responsible for continued war in Gaza, FM Sa’ar declares after group responds to truce proposal

Hamas is responsible for the continuation of the war in Gaza, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar declares, after the terror group says it wants several amendments to US special envoy Steve Witkoff’s ceasefire and hostage deal proposal.

“Hamas initiated this war with the 7/10 massacre [and] is responsible for its continuation by refusing to release our hostages and disarm,” says Sa’ar, in an English-language post on X.

If France and the UK want to reach a ceasefire, pressure should be put on Hamas that continues to say No, instead of attacking Israel, which says Yes,” he adds, referring to the increasing criticism that has been emerging from Europe over the continued war in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas initiated this war with the 7/10 massacre is responsible for its continuation by refusing to release our hostages and disarm.
If France and the UK want to reach a ceasefire – pressure should be put on Hamas that continues to say No, instead of attacking Israel, which says… https://t.co/XojII4F20T

— Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) May 31, 2025