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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.
Israel, Hamas trade blame over ceasefire impasse
The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Christmas Day over their failure to agree on a ceasefire deal despite continuing efforts by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
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. Hamas said, however, that it was showing flexibility and that the talks on a ceasefire,
Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.
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.
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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