Pakistan, May 30 -- A senior Hamas official has said the group will reject a proposed US plan for a ceasefire and hostage exchange in Gaza. He stated the plan does not meet key Palestinian demands, especially the complete end of Israel's military operations in the region. The official made these remarks during an interview with a British news outlet.

According to the report, the US proposal includes a 60-day ceasefire. During the first week, Hamas would release 10 Israeli hostages and return 18 bodies. In return, Israel would free 125 Palestinians serving life sentences and over 1,100 others arrested after the October 7 attacks. The release of the remaining hostages would happen after a permanent ceasefire is agreed upon.

However, Hamas...