Israel has introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan and is trying to force Hamas to accept it by imposing a siege on the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli government has decided to close border crossings with the Gaza Strip and halt the entry of humanitarian aid due to Hamas' refusal. The decision was made after the terrorist organization rejected the US plan for a temporary ceasefire,

The Jewish state will ‘not allow a ceasefire without a release of our hostages,’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.