Hamas’s chief negotiator said Thursday the group is prepared to enter a new round of talks aimed at securing a permanent cease-fire with Israel in the...

For 18 months, Hamas has pushed for a permanent truce while Israel has held out for a temporary one. That wide gap has stymied efforts to end the war.

Hamas’s chief negotiator said Thursday the group is prepared to enter a new round of talks aimed at securing a permanent cease-fire with Israel in the...