Hamas to Al Jazeera, "Israel is not interested in negotiations" - Breaking news. "It rejects a ceasefire, withdrawal from the Strip, the return of displaced persons and a real prisoner exchange" "Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu still poses obstacles to an agreement," says Hamas leadership source.

"He is trying to buy time, absorb the anger of the prisoners' families and show false interest in continuing negotiations," adds Hamas source. 'Israel is still 'intransigent' in talks to guarantee a truce in Gaza and an exchange of prisoners'