Hamas has called on the United States to apply substantial pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize a ceasefire agreement for Gaza, following the recent deaths of six captives. Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's lead negotiator, accused the US of bias towards Israel and insisted that their previous truce agreement should be honored without new proposals. Netanyahu, however, rejected claims of imminent negotiations, citing security concerns over the Philadelphi Corridor, which Hamas demands Israel vacate. Despite reports from US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby indicating that 90% of a ceasefire agreement is approved, he acknowledged that detailed issues remain unresolved. Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, contributing to a humanitarian crisis with a rising death toll exceeding 40,000, primarily among women and children. Protests are escalating in Israel, with demonstrators criticizing Netanyahu's handling of the hostage situation and the ongoing conflict.