Israel’s proposals to keep troops in the Gaza Strip are holding up the indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a cease-fire, two Palestinian

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.

Mediators struggle to balance Hamas’ rejection of wide buffer zones with Israeli hardliners’ opposition to compromise, says media reports - Anadolu Ajansı

Hamas on Saturday said it was ready to start talks “immediately” on a proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza where the civil defense agency said

Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next week.

Israeli strikes on Gaza left at least 16 dead and several wounded on Saturday (July 12), medical sources said. The attack came as talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza are stalling over the extent of Israeli forces' withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave,

Hamas has demanded an end to the war for the release of hostages, while Israel insists on ending fighting only after all hostages are freed and Hamas is dismantled.

Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza are being held up by Israel’s proposals to keep troops in the territory, two Palestinian sources with knowledge of the discussions told AFP today.