Negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal continue with Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff calling Hamas' response "totally unacceptable." Meanwhile, desperation for humanitarian aid in Gaza continues.

Hamas on Saturday said that it has responded to a Gaza ceasefire plan put forward by the US, repeating its call for an end to the war, in a move the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff called “totally unacceptable.

Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had accepted the framework; Hamas says it is seeking amendments You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff confirmed on Saturday night that Hamas had effectively rejected the latest American ceasefire proposal.