Israel Refuses To Accept Hamas' New Gaza Ceasefire Proposal; Netanyahu Says 'Demands Absurd'

Israel and Hamas continue to be at loggerheads over hostage-prisoner exchange deal. Hamas has reportedly presented a new Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and Washington. Hamas has demanded that Israel first release 700-1000 Palestinian prisoners, according to Reuters. This in exchange for hostage Israeli women, children, elderly and even female recruits. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the Hamas' proposal, saying that its 'demands are still absurd'. Watch for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS