Hamas denies it has withdrawn from ceasefire talks

Hamas has denied claims that it has withdrawn from ceasefire negotiations following Israeli attacks on Mawasi and Shati refugee camps on Saturday.

A senior official, Izzat el-Reshiq, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to frustrate efforts by Arab mediators and the United States to reach a ceasefire deal.

Reshiq added that yesterday's escalation was an attempt by Netanyahu and his government to thwart efforts to end the aggression in Gaza.

Two Egyptian security sources said on Saturday that negotiations had been halted after three days of talks.