Hamas has officially rejected Israel’s latest ceasefire and hostage deal proposal, intensifying tensions and casting uncertainty over the fate of the 59 captives still held in Gaza.

Khalil al-Hayya, acting chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau, who heads the group’s negotiating team, announced on Thursday evening that the terrorist organization will not accept any partial agreements, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of using such proposals to prolong the war for political gain.

“Netanyahu presented impossible proposals,” said al-Hayya. “We are ready for an immediate, comprehensive deal that includes the release of all captives in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the start of reconstruction.”