Hamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, saying it is prepared to immediately negotiate a deal that would see the release of all remaining hostages in return for an end to the war and the release of Palestinian prisoners, BBC reported.

Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas' senior negotiator, stated in a video statement that "we will not accept partial deals that serve Israeli PM Netanyahu's political agenda." 59 hostages remain in captivity, with 24 believed to be alive.

Israel's newest offer included a 45-day cease-fire in exchange for the release of ten hostages. Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right Israeli Finance Minister, said it was time to "open the gates of hell" on Hamas, according to BBC.