Hamas has rejected a new US-backed proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, saying the terms do not meet its demands, according to officials familiar with the negotiations. The move signals another setback in efforts to pause the war and secure an agreement between the sides.

The latest proposal was part of renewed diplomatic efforts involving the United States and regional mediators. While details of the plan were not made public in full, Hamas said the conditions were unacceptable, raising doubts about whether the parties can bridge their remaining gaps soon.

The collapse of the proposal highlights how far apart the sides remain on key issues tied to ending hostilities, prisoner exchanges, and longer-term security arrangements. For civilians in Gaza, the failure of the talks means continued uncertainty as they remain trapped by the conflict’s humanitarian toll.

Officials and mediators have not ruled out further negotiations, but the rejection underscores the fragility of the process. With violence still ongoing, any breakthrough will likely depend on narrower terms that both sides can accept under intense international pressure.