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Hamas officials expressed frustration, claiming the timeline—one week for hostage releases—is unrealistic and burns through their leverage. They also criticize the proposal’s lack of guarantees that the ceasefire would lead to a permanent peace, echoing past efforts that unraveled. Political sentiments differ within Israel, with Prime Minister Netanyahu expressing cautious optimism, claiming Israel has accepted the proposal, but some officials and media reports indicate the plan remains uncertain and non-binding.