"Ceasefire hopes dashed as Hamas kills hostage release bid"

Hamas has reportedly rejected an Israeli offer for a one-week ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages, stating that they will only discuss releasing the hostages once a full ceasefire is in effect. Palestinian Islamic Jihad also demanded a ceasefire before negotiations begin and called for the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 100 hostages. The UN ceasefire vote was delayed due to disagreements over the language of the resolution and the process of aid delivery to the Gaza Strip.