Israel Says Hamas Rejected Cease-fire Proposal After Iran Attack
- Hamas leader Sinwar exploiting tension with Iran, says Israel
- Israeli officials were optimistic last week a deal was closer
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran, in central Israel, April 14.
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Israel said Hamas had rejected the latest cease-fire proposal from mediators, as tensions escalate following Iran’s mostly foiled assault against the Jewish state overnight.
Hamas, a militant group supported by Iran, turned down the outline presented by mediators, according to Mossad, the Israeli external-intelligence agency.