In an official statement on Monday night, Hamas rejected the proposal passed by the UN Security Council that called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages until the end of Ramadan.
"We informed the mediators a short time ago that the organization sticks to its position that was conveyed on March 14. Israel's response did not meet any of our basic demands - a comprehensive ceasefire, withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, the return of the uprooted Gazans and an exchange of prisoners," Hamas said.