Hamas said to reject Israel’s latest hostage deal offer, as it toughens its stance

Qatar told Israel this morning that the Hamas terror group has rejected Israel’s latest offer for a hostage deal that would see the release of Palestinian security prisoners and a significant pause in fighting, the Kan public broadcaster reports, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter.

All three main television news channels cite officials saying Hamas has toughened its stance in the negotiations.

Kan cites unnamed Israeli officials as saying chances for a deal are not at zero and that other proposals are being worked on.

Meanwhile, Channel 12 news reports that Hamas has proposed a hostage deal that would end the war and include a ceasefire for 10-15 years. Notably, the terror group violated a similar previous agreement when it launched its October 7 onslaught.