"Netanyahu's Rejection of Hamas Deal Increases Pressure in Israel-Gaza Conflict"

Hamas says there is "no chance" for the release of the remaining hostages held by the group in Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected their conditions to end the war. Netanyahu faces pressure to secure the release of the 136 hostages still in captivity, with families demanding action. Meanwhile, Netanyahu took a stronger stance on Palestinian statehood, insisting on full Israeli security control over the territory west of the Jordan River, in contrast to President Biden's remarks. The UN chief described the civilian death toll in Gaza as "heartbreaking and utterly unacceptable," while US intelligence officials claimed that Israel had only killed about 20% to 30% of Hamas militants during the conflict.