hamas has rejected israel's request to extend the first phase of the gaza ceasefire. Talks are ongoing regarding the next phase amid rising tensions.

hamas rejects israel's request to extend phase one of the gaza ceasefire.

israel's request to extend the ceasefire was rejected by hamas.

hamas spokesman hazem qassem discussed the group's stance on the ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister benjamin netanyahu did not respond to hamas' refusal.

Negotiators from israel and hamas were in egypt to discuss the ceasefire.