The hostilities have whittled away any hope a truce might be reached earlier than the November 5 US presidential election.
Hamas tv, quoting a number one supply within the group, mentioned the ceasefire proposals didn’t meet its situations.
“The proposals don’t embody a everlasting cessation of aggression, withdrawal of occupation forces from the Gaza Strip, or the return of displaced individuals,” the supply mentioned.
Nor did they tackle Palestinians’ want for safety, aid and reconstruction, and the total reopening of border crossings, the supply mentioned.
The delegation additionally demanded the supply of meals, medication and shelter, and mentioned any settlement should embody an trade of Palestinians held in Israel’s jails for the Israeli hostages captive in Gaza.
Israel’s Netanyahu, addressing graduating troops on Thursday, mentioned: “Agreements, paperwork, proposals usually are not the primary level.
“The principle level is our potential and willpower to implement safety, thwart assaults in opposition to us and act in opposition to the arming of our enemies, as essential and regardless of any strain and constraints. That is the primary level,” he mentioned.
