Protests Erupt In Israel As Hamas Turns Down America's Gaza Ceasefire Extension

Hamas rejected America's ceasefire extension plan, according to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who accepted Witkoff's plan. The U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, proposed a plan that involves releasing half of the hostages immediately and the remaining hostages after achieving a permanent ceasefire. Hundreds of Israeli protesters blocked roads outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's residence in response. Demonstrators are determined to protest until the government agrees to a deal that would bring all the hostages home. Following Hamas's rejection of the ceasefire proposal, Netanyahu announced that he would block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. This decision has worried many Israelis and family members of the hostages, who fear for the safety of those still held in Gaza.