Hamas, Israel

Hamas and Israel blame each other for ceasefire delay
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.
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts, as they inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza.
Hamas Says 'New' Israeli Conditions Delaying Agreement On Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas said Wednesday that "new conditions" imposed by Israel had delayed the finalisation of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but acknowledged that negotiations were still proceeding.
Hamas says Israel's new conditions have delayed ceasefire agreement
DUBAI (Reuters) - Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday Israel has set new conditions that have led to delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Hamas said, however, that it was showing flexibility and that the talks on a ceasefire ...
Talks to reach deal between Hamas and Israel continue in Qatar
Talks to reach a deal between Hamas and Israel continue, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson said during a press conference in Doha on Tuesday (AP video shot by Najib Jobain).
Hamas accuses Israel of rejecting hostage deal, introducing new terms - report
Hamas, in an official statement, accuses Israel of rejecting the hostage deal and introducing new terms, according to Arab media reports on Wednesday. The statement also stated: "Negotiation efforts continue in earnest.

Israel, hostages and Gaza

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Israel's spy agency, Mossad, spent years orchestrating Hezbollah walkie-talkie, pager plots
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Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree
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