Palestinian officials say the negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza are on the brink of collapse

Political source reveals Hamas’ rejection of Qatari proposal prevented a 60-day ceasefire and agreement, says Hamas continuing to harden its stance, disrupt negotiations.

"No doubt Hamas will increase its attempts to take new hostages, including bodies of dead soldiers and civilians,” Tel Aviv University's Palestinian studies forum head Michael Milshtein said.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians in Gaza, hospital officials told the Associated Press on Sunday, as Israel's military said it has struck over 100 targets in the embattled enclave in the past day.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a controversial U.S.-backed aid distribution initiative supported by Israel, is currently the primary method for Palestinians in devastated Gaza to access supplies in designated spots after Israel lifted its aid blockade in mid-May.

CAIRO, July 9 (Reuters) - Hamas said on Wednesday it has agreed to release 10 hostages under ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, saying ongoing talks for a truce were "tough" due to Israel's "intransigence."

Hamas wants a guarantee that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war. By Adam Rasgon Natan Odenheimer and Aaron Boxerman Reporting from Jerusalem Officials from Israel and Hamas ...