Key Points on Hamas’ Demands and Israel’s Response
- Hamas calls for a comprehensive ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza
- Hamas demands the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons in exchange for Israeli hostages
- Israel rejects Hamas’ appeals for a permanent ceasefire and full military withdrawal
- Israel emphasizes its military campaign against Hamas will continue after any hostage-truce deal
Hamas’ Rejection of Proposal and UN Resolution
Hamas rejected the proposal offered in Doha and claimed that Israel did not respond to the basic demands for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. This came after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
US Abstains from Voting and Israel’s Response
The United States abstained from voting on the resolution, leading to criticism from Israel. The Prime Minister’s Office warned that this decision harmed the war effort against Hamas. Netanyahu cancelled a planned trip to Washington to discuss offensive plans in Rafah.
Israeli Ambassador’s Criticism
Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticized the Security Council for adopting the resolution, stating that demanding a ceasefire while knowing Hamas won’t release hostages is contradictory.
