Hamas accuses Israel of blocking ceasefire, hostage deal in Gaza talks

Hamas' armed wing accused Israel of rejecting a proposed comprehensive ceasefire and hostage deal, warning future partial-deal offers may be off the table.

The armed wing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday accused Israel of blocking a deal in talks for a temporary ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.

An Israeli tank stands on the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. (REUTERS File)

Abu Obaida, spokesman for the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, said in a video statement that Hamas "always proposed a comprehensive deal that will return all the hostages at once".

But he said Israel "rejected what we proposed", urging it to reconsider. "If the enemy remains obstinate in this round of negotiations we cannot guarantee a return to the partial-deal proposals -- including the 10-prisoner (hostage) exchange offer," he added.