Israel 'thwarted' all mediators' efforts to reach an agreement, says Hamas official

A senior Hamas official, Sami Abu Zuhri, said on Thursday that Israel had "thwarted" all mediators' efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

He told Reuters that Israel was rejecting Hamas' demands to end its offensive in the enclave, withdraw its forces, ensure freedom of entry for aid and the return of displaced people.

Reporting by Reuters