Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal

Let's begin with the ongoing Gaza conflict, as Hamas has reportedly rejected Israel's latest ceasefire proposal. Fill us in.

Right. A senior Palestinian official said Hamas rejected a new Israeli ceasefire offer that demanded the group's disarmament.

The ceasefire, presented by Israel to Hamas through mediators Egypt and Qatar on Monday, reportedly included the disarmament of Hamas as a condition for the first time.

However, on Tuesday, Hamas is said to have rejected the offer, labeling the disarmament clause a "red line" for the group and asserting that it will not surrender its weapons under any circumstances.

The offer also included a six-week truce and a phased release of more hostages.

Hamas insists that any agreement must include a permanent end to hostilities and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

The rejection of the ceasefire proposal comes amid ongoing negotiations in Cairo, which have yet to yield a breakthrough.