Hamas Hits Pause on Hostage Hand-Off: 'Ceasefire? Never Heard of It!' In a shocking turn of events, Hamas announced it will be hitting the brakes on the release of Israeli hostages, claiming they didn't get the memo about the whole "ceasefire" situation. Sources say Hamas officials were busy perfecting their latest TikTok dance challenge and completely missed the news cycle on peace talks. "We thought it was just one of those trendy social media fads," said a Hamas spokesperson who requested to remain anonymous while adjusting their oversized sunglasses. "Ceasefire? Never heard of it! Sounds like something out of a bad rom-com." In exchange for the hostages, Israel had promised to release a select number of Palestinian prisoners. However, in a plot twist that would make even the most seasoned soap opera writer blush, Hamas claimed Israel swiped left on the ceasefire conditions. "We were really looking forward to this whole prisoner swap thing, but then we found out Israel was planning a military drill. Talk about bad timing!" the spokesperson added, scrolling through their phone with a look of bemusement. Israel has responded fiercely, denouncing Hamas’s decision as a "complete violation" of any agreements, and they have raised their military alert level to what they call "Red Alert: Overachiever." This involves all units preparing war games, binge-watching action movies, and finding the best playlists to work out to while killing time. "We are ready for anything," an Israeli defense official said. "Even a surprise party." Meanwhile, both sides have engaged in a lively social media battle over who has the "best" ceasefire. Hamas has taken to Twitter to post memes featuring their new favorite slogan, "Ceasefire: So Last Season!" while Israel has countered with a series of motivational motivational quotes about peace, war, and the perfect cup of coffee. Despite the comical nature of the situation, experts warn that strained relations could escalate further. In reaction, both sides are reportedly brainstorming new hashtags to capture the essence of their predicament. The leading candidates include #HostageHotPotato, #CeaseFireOrDieTrying, and #BringBackMyBuddies. As tensions rise, it seems the diplomatic landscape is becoming increasingly tangled in a flurry of hashtags and memes. Only time will tell if cooler heads will prevail, or if we will continue to watch this increasingly ludicrous saga unfold—one social media post at a time.