Gaza Ceasefire , Talks Extended Despite , Facing 'Difficulties'.<br />On March 5, a Hamas official said that ceasefire <br />negotiations will continue following two days <br />of talks without reaching a breakthrough.<br />On March 5, a Hamas official said that ceasefire <br />negotiations will continue following two days <br />of talks without reaching a breakthrough.<br />Reuters reports that the talks in Cairo have been <br />touted as the final step in reaching an extended <br />40-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.<br />The truce would see Israeli hostages <br />released in exchange for aid being <br />allowed to enter the besieged Gaza. .<br />The delegation will remain <br />in Cairo on Tuesday for more<br />talks, they are expected to wrap <br />up this round later today. , Hamas official, via Reuters.<br />According to Egypt's Qahera television, <br />the talks continue to face "difficulties.".<br />Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said that <br />the militant group's latest offer for a ceasefire has <br />been presented and is now awaiting Israel's response.<br />However, Israeli officials have countered that their <br />own agreement was awaiting Hamas' approval. .<br />The United States, a sponsor of the talks and <br />one of Israel's closest allies, supported Israel's<br /> assertion that the ball remains in Hamas' court. .<br />At the same time, the U.S. has called on Israel to alleviate the <br />humanitarian disaster in Gaza, where over 30,000 Palestinians <br />have been killed since the recent wave of fighting began.<br />Reuters reports that much of Gaza has been completely cut <br />off from aid, including food, and that the few remaining <br />hospitals have seen an influx of starvation, including children. .<br />Reuters reports that much of Gaza has been completely cut <br />off from aid, including food, and that the few remaining <br />hospitals have seen an influx of starvation, including children.
