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Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as they inch closer to a deal
Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts on Wednesday, as the two sides inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza. 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 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 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,
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.

Bethlehem marks 2nd subdued Christmas during war in Gaza

Israel is demolishing northern Gaza and fortifying military positions, imagery shows
Visual analysis and interviews show how Palestinians have been forced from their homes in the north as the Israeli military ...
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US ambassador to Israel calls Gaza famine warning ‘inaccurate,’ prompting review
( JTA) — Jack Lew, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, said that a humanitarian group’s report on famine conditions in northern ...
Houthis launch drone into Israel, crashes in open area in Gaza border area
The Houthis in Yemen launched a drone that crossed into Israeli territory, and crashed in an open area near th ...
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Hamas, Israel trade blame over delay in finalising Gaza truce deal
“We are being very careful." Palestinians accuse Israel of seeking to permanently depopulate northern Gaza to create a ...
Looting cripples food supply in Gaza as Israel neglects pledge to tackle gangs, sources say
Israel has failed to crack down on armed gangs attacking food convoys in Gaza, despite a pledge to do so in mid-October to ...
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of genocide by ‘deliberately’ restricting water in Gaza
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused Israel of “acts of genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza by depriving them of ...
Human Rights Watch says Israel’s restriction of water supply in Gaza amounts to acts of genocide
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of causing the deaths of thousands of Palestinians by systematically restricting and ...
Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000 Palestinians, health officials say
The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war in October ...
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Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations in Ukraine during Urbi et Orbi
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as for the release of hostages, adding aid ...