Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not wanting to reach a deal to end the fighting in Gaza as talks in Qatar enter their second week, AFP reports.

“Netanyahu is skilled at thwarting one round of negotiations after another, and is unwilling to reach any agreement,” the Palestinian group said in a statement on its Telegram channel.

Children queue with pots to receive meals from a charity kitchen in Gaza City on July 14. — AFP
Children queue with pots to receive meals from a charity kitchen in Gaza City on July 14. — AFP

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