Israel-Hamas war: Hamas says ready for 'complete deal' if Israel stops war

Hamas announced on Thursday (May 30) that it has informed mediators it would refrain from further negotiations amid ongoing hostilities but expressed readiness for a comprehensive agreement, which would involve an exchange of hostages and prisoners, contingent upon Israel ceasing the conflict.

The talks, mediated by among others Egypt and Qatar, to arrange a ceasefire between Israel and the Islamist movement in the Gaza war have repeatedly stalled with both sides blaming the other for the lack of progress.

The latest Hamas statement came as Israel pressed on with an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite an order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the top UN court, to halt the attacks.

Hamas and the Palestinian faction will not agree to be part of this policy by continuing ceasefire negotiations in light of the aggression, siege, starvation and genocide of our people, the Hamas said.

Here's a look at the latest updates:

1. The Israeli military has killed three people in what appears to be a targeted strike on a car in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, local media is reporting.

2. Israel has said that the Rafah offensive is focused on saving hostages and rooting out Hamas fighters.

3. The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed its condolences to the families of two Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) paramedics who were killed by Israeli forces in Rafah.

4. Israel said two men were killed in combat in Gaza on Thursday, without providing further details.

5. Israel Defense Forces claimed to have uncovered a 1.5-kilometre-long "terrorist" tunnel route in eastern Rafah, which had dozens of anti-tank missiles and weapons.

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6. The Israeli army on Wednesday (May 29) claimed that it had gained "operational control" over the strategic Philadelphi corridor along the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.

7. A top Israeli security official said Wednesday the war against Hamas in Gaza could go on until the year's end to achieve the aim of destroying the Palestinian militant group.

8. US military is temporarily removing the humanitarian aid pier off Gaza's coast after the structure broke off, as per a statement by the Pentagon on Tuesday (May 28).

(With inputs from agencies)