GAZA: Hamas said on Saturday that it would not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is established — a fresh rebuke to a key Israeli demand to end the war in Gaza. Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war and deal for the release of hostages ended last week in deadlock.

Hamas announced Thursday that it is prepared to re-engage in negotiations for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage-release deal, that humanitarian aid reaches its destination and the…

"We are reiterating that the resistance and its weapons are the national and legitimate right while the occupation continues," the statement emphasized