Hamas has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal advanced by mediators, saying the offer does not guarantee a permanent end to the war in Gaza or a full Israeli withdrawal. The decision leaves the latest round of diplomacy stalled as civilian suffering continues to mount.

According to the Reuters report, the group’s objections center on the absence of clear commitments to end hostilities and pull Israeli forces out of the enclave. Those conditions have remained a major sticking point in repeated efforts to secure a lasting truce.

The rejection comes as international pressure grows for a deal that can halt the fighting, free hostages and reduce the toll on civilians in Gaza. Mediation efforts have repeatedly run into the same core dispute: whether any agreement will be temporary or part of a broader, enforceable end to the war.

With talks once again at an impasse, the outlook for a near-term ceasefire remains uncertain. For families in Gaza caught under bombardment and displacement, the failure to reach agreement extends a humanitarian crisis that has already exacted a heavy price.