Hamas, Israel and ceasefire

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
The two sides appear closer than they have been in months to reaching an agreement that would bring home dozens of hostages being held in Gaza.
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 blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer
Israel and Hamas blame each other for delays in ceasefire talks as deal inches closer - Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of lying and ‘reneging on understandings already reached’
Israel Accuses Hamas Of Creating 'New Obstacles' To Hostage Deal
Israel refuted Hamas allegations that it was delaying a hostage release and ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, saying it was the Palestinian militant group that was creating "new obstacles" to an agreement.
Hamas says Israel's new conditions have delayed ceasefire agreement
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday Israel has set new conditions that have led to delays in reaching a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel accuses Hamas of foiling hostage deal with return to inflexible stance
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.
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.

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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as the two sides inch closer to a deal that ...
PMO claims Hamas statement regarding hostage deal negotiations is false
Israel denied Hamas's Wednesday statement that accused Israel of rejecting a hostage deal due to introducing new terms, the ...
Opinion: How our words about the Israel-Hamas war can add to hostilities — or help on a path to peace
As a writer with an Israeli mother and Palestinian father, I have seen language be weaponized, causing both sides to overlook ...