Hostage deal talks to be held this week amid row over end of war terms

Talks for a Gaza ceasefire continue this week amid Hamas-Israel disagreements over permanent ceasefire terms, central to ongoing negotiations involving CIA Director William Burns.

Hamas official Osama Hamdan speaks during a press conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Beirut, Lebanon June 29, 2024.

Hamas official Osama Hamdan speaks during a press conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Beirut, Lebanon June 29, 2024.

(photo credit: MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS

JULY 6, 2024 07:15

Updated: JULY 7, 2024 01:33