The ceasefire proposal put forth by Hamas was not agreed upon by Israel, leading to continued fighting in the region. In response to Israeli airstrikes in the area, the military wing of Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for firing rockets from Gaza into southern Israel.
On Monday, Hamas announced that they would accept a ceasefire proposal put forth by mediators to end the conflict in Gaza. However, this announcement was met with resistance from the Israeli government, which declined to accept the proposal. This refusal led to Israel conducting numerous airstrikes in Rafah, with the stated intention of preparing for a potential ground operation.
Despite both sides’ efforts to reach a truce, tensions continue to escalate between Israel and Hamas. The ongoing violence underscores the deep-rooted divisions and long-standing conflicts in the region. As of now, it remains unclear when or how a resolution to the current crisis will be reached.