"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said. Israel has made "significant strides" in its efforts to reach a hostage deal;

Hamas is considering giving Israel and Gaza ceasefire mediators until the end of the week to reach a deal that would end the war or it will withdraw from the current talks in Doha and only return if proposals for a comprehensive deal are on the table,

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks face challenges over aid distribution as tensions rise between the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and U.N. regarding humanitarian assistance.

Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."