Five Israeli soldiers have been killed in northern Gaza where Israel is once again operating despite having previously said it cleared the area of Hamas. Follow live updates.

The Islamist militant group is using hit-and-run tactics and smaller groups of fighters to show it can fight “for months, if not years.”

CAIRO (Reuters) - Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh blamed Israel on Wednesday for a deadlock in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and reiterated key demands including that any agreement provide a framework for a permanent end to Israel's offensive in the enclave.