Ceasefire Controversy: Hamas and Israel Clash Over Agreement Claims

Israel denied claims that Hamas agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposed by Qatari mediators. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office asserted that Hamas has not given its response to the proposal, contradicting reports of Palestinian militant group's approval.

In a recent development, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a firm denial regarding reports that Hamas had accepted a Qatari-mediated ceasefire proposal for Gaza.

An official from Israel initially stated that the Palestinian militant group had approved the deal, a claim swiftly countered by Netanyahu's office.

The office clarified, 'Contrary to reports, the Hamas terror organisation has not yet returned its response to the deal,' maintaining that discussions are still ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)