Good evening. Hamas has reportedly rejected an Israeli proposal for a two-month ceasefire in Gaza, in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages held by the terror group.
Elsewhere, Valdo Calocane’s manslaughter pleas were accepted at Nottingham Crown Court, where his three killings were described in detail.
Hamas rejects ceasefire until Israel withdraws from Gaz
a, report says
Hamas is reported to have rejected an Israeli proposal for a two-month ceasefire that would see them release all of the hostages and allow their senior leaders to relocate abroad.
A senior Egyptian official told AP that Hamas insisted it will not release any more hostages until Israel has withdrawn from Gaza.
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