The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday over their failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides in past days.

PM doesn't reveal details, but says negotiation efforts are 'significant'; says those who think Arab-Israeli peace depends on Palestinians 'have no idea' what they're talking about

Mediators are currently in Qatar to mediate a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. However, according to a report by Kans, Hamas officials are resisting pressure from mediators to tweak the agreement

JERUSALEM: The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday (Dec 25) over failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides in past days.

Efforts to secure a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel hit a deadlock as both sides accused each other of reneging on agreements. While Hamas cited ne

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, more than 14 months

Israel and Hamas continue to trade blame over delays in securing a ceasefire and hostage deal in the ongoing conflict. Despite indirect talks, only one temporary ceasefire agreement was reached in late 2023.

PM's office says terror group 'reneging on understandings already reached' after Hamas claims Israel adding new demands; Qatar reportedly asks Israel to show more flexibility The post Israel accuses Hamas of foiling hostage deal with return to inflexible stance appeared first on The Times of Israel.