Israel set to return to Hamas ceasefire talks

Israel is set to return to the negotiating table with Hamas after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved new talks on a potential ceasefire deal. Efforts to reach a deal for Israel to pause its military campaign in Gaza in exchange for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages have so far been unsuccessful. Mediators will meet in Qatar. They will be accompanied by diplomats from neighbouring Egypt. Mr Netanyahu has vowed Israel will continue fighting until it eradicates Hamas after any ceasefire deal.