Israel says no ceasefire in place as negotiators head to Egypt

The Israeli government has said there is no ceasefire in effect in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump warned Hamas would face "complete obliteration" if it did not give up power and control of Gaza.

A spokesperson for Israel said that what was taking place in Gaza was just a temporary halt to some of the bombing, which chimes with Palestinian reports that Israel has continued to attack the enclave even as hopes emerged of an agreement to end the assault.

According to Al Jazeera, the spokesperson added that the army could continue operations in Gaza.

At least 65 Palestinians were killed and 153 others wounded by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours, the Palestinian health ministry said.

That brings the death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks since October 2023 to 67,139, with an additional 169,583 people wounded. The majority of the victims are women and children.

Israeli negotiators are set to visit Egypt on Sunday for indirect talks with Hamas, which are expected to begin on Monday.

When asked if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on board with ending its bombings in Gaza and supporting the United States' plan to end the war, Trump told CNN on Sunday: "Yes on Bibi."

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