Gaza ceasefire mediators fear breakdown of deal, Egyptian security sources say

Mediators fear a breakdown of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, two Egyptian security sources said on Monday after Hamas said Israel was not serious about executing the deal and announced it would stop releasing the remaining Israeli captives until further notice.

Hamas negotiators said US guarantees for the ceasefire were no longer in place, given a plan by President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and mediators postponed talks until a clear indication of Washington's intent to continue the phased deal was received.

Earlier on Monday, Hamas military spokesperson Abu Obaida said the delay would continue until Israel halted its attacks on Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza and allowed aid into the enclave at previously agreed levels.