Gaza ceasefire talks 'hit impasse': Report

Ceasefire talks between Palestinian group Hamas and the Israeli government have 'hit an impasse' in recent days, Wall Street Journal quoting Arab mediators.

Mediators said both sides were considering a 60-day ceasefire that would see the release of up to 30 hostages from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and increased humanitarian aid. However, talks broke down as details were discussed.

“Mediators said Israel insisted that it receive only living hostages in any exchange and refused to approve the release of some of the Palestinian detainees sought by Hamas,” the WSJ said.

Hamas also revived its demand for the ceasefire to be a “path to an end to the war”, it added.

Hamas said the talks have not yet failed, but the current disagreements suggest a deal is unlikely before the end of the Biden administration.