Hamas weighs US ceasefire plan as Israel intensifies Gaza strikes; stops short of a full ‘yes’

Hamas is evaluating a US-backed proposal for a temporary Gaza ceasefire, acknowledging mediation efforts but demanding guarantees for a permanent end to the war and Israeli troop withdrawal—conditions previously rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A senior Hamas official, Taher al-Nunu, stated the group is "ready and serious" about a deal that ensures a complete cessation of hostilities. However, its call for internal consultations with other factions suggests a possible delay tactic. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes have killed over 40 Gazans, despite Donald Trump’s unverified claim of a 60-day truce agreement. Netanyahu remains adamant about dismantling Hamas, even as some Israeli officials back negotiations. The US and Israel have led previous talks, pressuring Hamas to accept terms or face further escalation. Israel has eased some military restrictions near Gaza, hinting at partial normalisation, but the path forward remains uncertain amid heightened tensions. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports from Amman, Jordan. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Hamas #Israel #Palestine #UnitedStates #Gaza #IsraelGazaWar #DonaldTrump #SteveWitkoff #GazaWar #GazaCeasefireTalks #IsraeliCaptives #IsraeliHostages #GazaCeasefireDeal #AlJazeeraEnglish