Israel is calling back its ceasefire negotiation team from Qatar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Tuesday. The negotiation team, which includes senior personnel from the Mossad secret service and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),

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Hamas accused Israel of introducing new conditions while Israel's government said Hamas was reneging on agreements that had already been reached.

JERUSALEM: The Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel traded blame on Wednesday (Dec 25) over failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides in past days.

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 and Israel traded accusation on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release deal, after both had reported progress in the latest round of Gaza truce talks. Indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar,

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

The fall of the Assad dynasty after 54 years in power, and the winding up of the Baath party, was a major setback for both Russia and Iran, which invested heavily in Bashar’s survival as he reeled from the local consequences of the Arab Spring.

Faseeh, the father of 3-week-old Sila, wrapped her in a blanket to keep her warm in their tent near Khan Younis, but it wasn’t enough.

Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen

A senior Palestinian official involved in the negotiations has reported that talks between Israel and Hamas to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are 90% complete. The proposed agreement includes a three-stage plan: an initial halt to hostilities,