Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip and opposes Israel’s existence. It has been engaged in a war with Israel since 2015, which has caused many casualties and humanitarian crises. Israel decided to offer Hamas a two-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of some Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages held by Hamas. However, Hamas rejected this offer, demanding that Israel end the war completely and withdraw from Gaza.
Hamas also refused to accept Israel’s condition that some of its leaders leave Gaza and go into exile. The situation remains tense and complex, as both sides have different interests and goals. The international community, especially the US, Egypt and Qatar, has been trying to mediate a peaceful solution and a prisoner swap, but so far without success.
