Hamas said on Monday that it had rejected the latest ceasefire proposal presented by mediators, deepening uncertainty over efforts to halt the war in Gaza. The announcement came as Israeli strikes continued across the territory, keeping pressure on civilians already facing severe displacement and shortages.

According to the Reuters report, the proposal did not meet Hamas’s stated demands, though the group did not provide a full public breakdown of the points it opposed. The collapse of the latest round of talks underscores how far apart the sides remain, even as international mediators continue trying to secure a pause in fighting.

Israeli operations also continued in the West Bank, where tensions have risen alongside the wider conflict. The ongoing violence has heightened fears of further civilian harm, with families in Gaza still bearing the brunt of bombardment, restricted access to aid, and the destruction of basic infrastructure.

The latest setback leaves diplomacy in a fragile state and adds to the uncertainty surrounding any near-term ceasefire. For civilians across Gaza and the occupied West Bank, the failure to advance talks means more time under threat, with little relief in sight.