Hamas: Netanyahu rejected the deal

Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, made a statement regarding ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip.

Abu Obeida stated that they have repeatedly proposed a deal that would see all hostages released at once and a comprehensive ceasefire, while noting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected this offer.

Spokesperson Abu Obeida stated that they will not accept a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Accusing Israel of intransigence, Obeida said, "If Israel withdraws from the current negotiations, we do not promise that a partial proposal for the release of 10 hostages will be presented again."

Obeida added, "Our fighters are prepared to continue a long war of attrition."