Middle East crisis: Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire proposal and vows to fight until ‘total victory’

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• Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire deal and says victory is within reach'

Muhhamed Nazzal, a senior member of Hamas's political bureau has been speaking with Al Jazeera. He said Hamas had received the proposal sent last week by Qatari and Egyptian mediators and backed by the US and Israel, and that the group's counterproposal was more specific" and provided deadlines". These timelines were specified by Hamas itself," Nazzal told Al Jazeera.

He added: Among these details, none can be compromised. The Israeli killing machine must be brought to a halt. We wish to see Israeli occupation forces' withdrawal from the Gaza Strip entirely. Our response is realistic and our demands are reasonable."

We do not expect the American president to come up with a better statement. He is totally biased and was part of the war waged on Gaza. He provided the political and legal cover for the Israelis and has supported all of Netanyahu's moves. They worked hand in hand, providing military and financial assistance.

We expect the US administration to come up with a final decision: Are they willing for the war to continue? Or do they want a permanent ceasefire?"