Hamas says it has not received ceasefire discussion updates

Hamas has said that mediators are yet to provide it with any updates regarding negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza.

It accused Israel of "stalling" to gain time and thwart the current round of discussions.

"The occupation continues its policy of stalling to buy time to foil this round of negotiations, as it has done in previous rounds," the group said in a statement on Thursday.

The comments come as Qatari and Egyptian mediators, backed by the United States, have stepped up efforts to conclude a ceasefire deal this week.