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In the volatile landscape of the Gaza conflict, a new US-backed ceasefire proposal has met resistance from Hamas, which accuses Washington of favoring Israel and losing its leverage in negotiations. The plan, put forth by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, includes the release of 10 Israeli hostages, the return of 18 deceased, a 60-day truce, and limited Israeli military withdrawals, with UN oversight for humanitarian aid. However, Hamas leaders have rejected the framework, arguing that it heavily favors Israel’s demands while stripping the terror group of its bargaining power.