"Netanyahu Stands Firm: No Gaza Withdrawal or Ceasefire Deal with Hamas"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls for a Gaza withdrawal and the release of Palestinian prisoners, key demands from Hamas, as Israel and Hamas reportedly near a hostage and cease-fire agreement. Netanyahu vowed to achieve "absolute victory" and eliminate Hamas, while Hamas officials are reviewing a potential six-week cease-fire proposal that includes a three-stage process for the release of hostages and prisoners. Calls for a humanitarian cease-fire have intensified as the war in Gaza enters its fourth month, with the majority of UN member states supporting a nonbinding resolution for the protection of civilians and the release of hostages.