According to a NEWSMAX report, the IDF has confirmed that the reported ceasefire accepted by the terror group Hamas was a “softened” version of a previous deal and Israel has not agreed to it.
From NEWSMAX:
Israel’s military spokesperson said Monday that all proposals regarding negotiations to free hostages in Gaza are examined seriously, and that in parallel it continues to operate in the Hamas-ruled territory.
“We examine every answer and response in the most seriously manner and are exhausting every possibility regarding negotiations and returning the hostages,” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said when asked during a media briefing whether Hamas saying it accepted a cease-fire proposal would impact a planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
“In parallel, we are still operating in the Gaza Strip and will continue to do so.”
An Israeli official says Hamas approved a “softened” Egyptian proposal that was not acceptable and not approved by Israel, which apparently keeping up airstrikes on the Rafah hideouts of Hamas terrorists, as covered live by Newsmax.
Newsmax’s John Huddy is on the ground in Israel as the sound of strikes rang in the air, reportedly from nearby Rafah.
“This would appear to be a ruse intended to make Israel look like the side refusing a deal,” said the Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
This story is developing…
There is intense military activity near the Israel-Gaza border with military vehicles and airplanes moving through the area. Hamas reportedly agreed to a ceasefire proposal that is still being studied by Israel. NEWSMAX's John Huddy reports from Southern Israel. @JohnHuddyTV pic.twitter.com/2gMhQf1tRZ
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