Israel's defense minister has warned Hamas must accept the terms of a U.S.-backed proposal for a Gaza ceasefire "or be annihilated." Hamas is reportedly negotiating amendments to the proposal. The threat came hours after President Trump said both sides are close to an agreement.

Hamas leaders said they were reviewing a ceasefire deal proposed by the Trump administration that had already received Israel's stamp of approval.

Hamas said it sought a permanent ceasefire and a withdrawal of the Israeli military, prompting a rebuke from Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy.

Officials said Hamas was seeking changes on guarantees for a permanent end to war. That has long been the core sticking point with Israel.

The latest friction in negotiations comes as the fighting nears 20 months of war, and as desperation grows among hungry Palestinians and relatives of hostages in Gaza.