Gaza News Live: Hamas official calls US President Trump's Gaza proposal a demand for 'surrender'

Hamas has rejected a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Gaza, with a senior official labeling it a demand for "surrender," according to a report in Haaretz. Basem Naim, a member of the Hamas politburo, stated that the proposal was "designed to be rejected." Naim claimed the main purpose of the U.S. proposal was to ensure it would be rejected by the group, rather than to serve as a genuine basis for ending the conflict.

The government of the United Kingdom has formally stated that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip do not constitute genocide under the legal definition of the term, Israel National News said in a report. In its statement, the UK government also called on Israel to take measures to reduce the suffering of the Gazan civilian population amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Qatar's prime minister is urging Hamas to "respond positively" to a US-backed proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, according to a report in Israel National News. The call for acceptance came during talks held between the Qatari PM and Hamas representatives in Doha as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a deal.

Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has shut down a facility in the United Kingdom following a long-running campaign of protests by pro-Palestinian activists, Haaretz said in a report. The closure is the result of sustained direct action, including blockades and demonstrations, targeting the company's operations. Activist groups, such as Palestine Action, have focused on Elbit due to its role as a major supplier of military technology to the Israeli military. The company's decision to cease operations at the site is a business response to the ongoing disruptions and pressure from the activist campaign.

Spain has banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons destined for Israel from calling at its ports or entering its airspace, according to a report in Reuters. The Spanish government cited Israel's military offensive in Gaza as the reason for the new measures. This move follows Spain's formal recognition of a Palestinian state in May 2024 and its vocal criticism of Israel's actions in the conflict. In response, Israel's foreign minister denounced the ban as an antisemitic measure.

Holocaust Museum LA has removed a social media post that included the phrase "Never Again for Anyone," citing that its intent was "misinterpreted" in the context of Gaza, according to a report in Haaretz. The removal of the post follows controversy over the application of the Holocaust-related phrase to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The museum stated its action was to correct what it termed a misinterpretation of its message.

The Red Cross has distributed over 300 tents to displacement camps in southern Gaza in recent days but warned that the current supply of shelter materials to the enclave falls far short of urgent needs, according to a report in Reuters. The organization noted that while an additional 1,500 tents are expected to be delivered in the coming days, the overall amount of aid is insufficient to address the widespread need for shelter on the ground.

The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza stated on Tuesday that one of its main boats was hit by a drone while in Tunisian waters. The group, an international initiative, said the Portuguese-flagged vessel was carrying its steering committee when it was struck. While all six passengers and crew members are reported to be safe, the boat sustained fire damage to its main deck and below-deck storage.

Syria's Foreign Ministry has condemned alleged Israeli air strikes as a "blatant infringement" of its sovereignty, according to a report in BBC. The incident occurs amid heightened regional tensions and an increase in Israeli military operations in Syria since the beginning of the war in Gaza. These strikes are reportedly part of Israel's ongoing campaign to counter Iran's military presence and disrupt weapons transfers to its proxies, including Hezbollah, which Israel considers part of the 'axis of resistance' aligned with Hamas.

Four Israeli soldiers were killed in an anti-tank attack carried out by Hamas in the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza, Haaretz said in a report. The incident occurred in an area where the Israeli military had previously conducted extensive operations and had claimed to have largely cleared of major Hamas strongholds. The attack demonstrates Hamas's continued ability to conduct ambushes against Israeli forces in the northern part of the strip.