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.

Hamas and Israel traded blame over failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides.

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,

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.

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war.

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as the two sides inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza. It emerged last week that a ceasefire deal which would also see Israeli hostages freed was believed to be close,

Israel and Hamas continue to trade blame over delays in securing a ceasefire and hostage deal in the ongoing conflict. Despite indirect talks, only one temporary ceasefire agreement was reached in late 2023.