Cairo, March 1 -- Hamas has stated that no progress has been made in the indirect talks with Israel regarding the second phase of the ceasefire.

It is uncertain whether the talks will resume on Saturday, as reported by a senior Hamas official. The first phase of the ceasefire halted 15 months of conflict in Gaza, leading to the release of 33 hostages, including eight bodies, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Israel's ceasefires with Hezbollah, Hamas uncertain again

This first phase will end on Saturday, but fighting is not expected to resume while negotiations for the second phase continue. The second phase aims to bring an end to the war in Gaza and secure the return of all remaining living hostages.

The discussions...