Hamas rejected Israel's offer of a truce in exchange for the release of hostages
The Palestinian group Hamas has rejected an offer from Israeli authorities for a week-long truce in exchange for the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza. this , citing Egyptian officials. reported The Wall Street Journal According to them, Israel offered to declare a truce for a week, suspending ground and air operations in Gaza, in return it asked Hamas to release 40 hostages, including all remaining women and children, as well as elderly men who needed urgent medical attention.