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Hamas calls for international pressure on Israel as UN chief to urges sides to ‘spare no effort’ to extend the deal.

Published On 1 Mar 2025

  • Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks on the second phase are happening as it rejects “Israel’s formulation” to extend the first stage.
  • Israel’s negotiating delegation returns from Cairo with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled to meet his security team, according to local media.