Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza are being held up by Israel's proposals to keep troops in the territory, two Palestinian sources with knowledge of the discussions told AFP on Saturday (Jul 12).

The deadlock comes amid ongoing negotiations in Qatar and intensifying pressure from families of Israeli hostages to reach a deal

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war have stalled, with both sides blaming the other for the lack of progress, sources told dpa on Saturday. The talks in the Qatari capital Doha,