Hamas says Netanyahu 'unwilling' to reach Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not wanting to reach a deal to end the war on Gaza, as talks in Qatar entered a second week. 

"Netanyahu is skilled at thwarting one round of negotiations after another, and is unwilling to reach any agreement," the Palestinian group said on its Telegram channel.

Mediators have been attempting to bridge gaps between Israeli and Hamas delegations, an official with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP.

"Mediators are actively exploring innovative mechanisms to help bridge the remaining gaps and maintain momentum in the negotiations," the official said on Monday.