Hamas has rejected the latest U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, saying the terms do not address its concerns over hostage releases and the continuation of Israeli military operations in Gaza. The response leaves negotiations stalled as diplomats push for a deal to pause the fighting.

The proposal, discussed through U.S. mediation, was intended to narrow gaps between the sides and create space for a temporary halt to the war. But with no agreement in place, hostilities have continued and the civilian toll in Gaza has kept rising.

The latest setback underscores how far apart the parties remain on core issues, including the sequence of hostage releases, the scope of any pause in fighting, and guarantees that military operations will not resume quickly. Each failed round of talks has deepened anxiety for families waiting for answers.

As the death toll in Gaza increases, pressure is also building on mediators to produce a framework that can protect civilians and secure the release of hostages. For now, however, the path to a ceasefire remains unresolved.