JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will dispatch negotiators to resume Gaza cease-fire talks.
The decision on Thursday comes a day after Hamas submitted a new response a a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire.
The Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, says Netanyahu has decided to authorize a team to continue talks. There was no word on when or where the talks would talk place.
Previous talks have stalled over Hamas' insistence that Israel agree to an end of the war and full withdrawal of its troops from Gaza. The official says Netanyahu reiterated his position that Israel will not end the war until it reaches its goals of destroying Hamas' military and governing capabilities and returning all hostages held in Gaza.