"Israeli Official Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Proposal, Fueling Right-Wing Tensions"

Israel is unlikely to agree to Hamas's proposal for a four-and-a-half-month ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war, as it includes demands for Israeli forces to withdraw, which Israel will never agree to. Hamas's counterproposal envisions three phases lasting 45 days each, including the exchange of hostages and prisoners, reconstruction of Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel for diplomatic efforts, but details of Hamas's counteroffer have not been previously reported.