Negotiations

Hamas's refusal has angered representatives from Qatar and Egypt, who continue to pressure the group for an agreement.

Qatar informed Israel that Hamas had rejected the "Paris proposals" and had not provided a list of surviving Israeli hostages.

Several Hebrew-language media outlets reported that Israel is exerting pressure on Qatar to leverage Hamas to sign a deal before Ramadan.

Kan-11 reported that Jerusalem has made an initial demand to Hamas as part of negotiations for the release of Israelis kidnapped and held in the Gaza Strip.

Qatari Prime Minister recently stated that the ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages lack promise.

Qatar and Egypt serve as intermediaries during the negotiations, while international concern over Israel's plans to conduct a large-scale operation in Rafah is growing

Amidst progressing negotiations with Hamas mediated by Qatar, Israel waits for a response to a proposed new deal.