A leading source in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) denied the validity of the news circulating about the movement’s rejection of ceasefire proposals.

The leading source called on the media to be careful, "and not to fall into the trap of the Israeli media, which aims to confuse the Palestinian street."

He added, "We are in the final stage of internal consultations and with the factions regarding the proposal that we received, and we will respond soon."

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan considered that “the ball is in Hamas’ court” regarding reaching a calm agreement in Gaza.

Sullivan told the American CBS television network on Sunday that the United States believes it is necessary to reach an agreement to release the remaining detainees, including Americans, during a humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip.

He said: "This is in the national security interest of the United States. We will push for this tirelessly. For this, this is a top priority for us."

He added that "the ball is in Hamas' court" when it comes to such an agreement, noting that the Israelis put forward a proposal.

He continued, "Hamas will have to say yes, and we will continue to put pressure in every direction. Is the deal very close? I cannot say that, but it is something that could develop very quickly. I cannot say that it is around the corner."

On the other hand, Sullivan said that humanitarian issues in Gaza will be a top priority for US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during his current visit to the Middle East.

Blinken is on his way to the Middle East on a tour during which he will visit Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the West Bank this week.

Blinken's top priority in this round will be to secure humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza who are suffering from severe distress, as Israeli attacks have continued for months.

“The needs of the Palestinian people will be front and center,” Sullivan said.

In an interview with the American Al-Hurra channel, Sullivan said: “The two-state solution must be accompanied by ensuring Israel’s security by integrating it into the region alongside its neighbors, and achieving this requires us to end the war in Gaza in a way that protects Israel’s security and this begins with reaching hostage deals.”