The Times of Israel reports: “Hamas on Thursday publicly rejected an Israeli proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, reiterating that it opposes any truce deal that does not lead to an end to the war sparked by the terror group’s October 2023 attack and the withdrawal of Israel’s forces from the enclave.

A Hamas source told AFP that the terrorist organization also sent a written response Thursday to mediators on Israel’s latest proposal for a 45-day ceasefire. Israel had sought the release of 10 living hostages held by the terror group, according to Hamas.

The proposal also included the freeing of 1,231 Palestinian security prisoners from Israeli jails and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. It also called for Hamas to disarm to secure a complete end to the war, a demand the terror group rejects.

Hamas leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, currently outside the enclave, said in a televised speech that Hamas will not be ‘part of [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu’s policy of partial deals.’

‘We will not be part of passing this policy.’…”