The two sides are inching closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza. However, talks have come close before, only to collapse.

Hamas accused Israel of introducing new conditions while Israel's government said Hamas was reneging on agreements that had already been reached.

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as the two sides inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza. It emerged last week that a ceasefire deal which would also see Israeli hostages freed was believed to be close,

Yemeni Houthi militia has launched repeated missile attacks on central Israel, sparking widespread panic. The latest attack targeted Tel Aviv, injuring nine people as sirens blared and millions rushed for shelter in chaos.

A missile fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv overnight into Saturday, Israeli authorities said, in a rare instance of a failed interception over the city.

An Amsterdam District Court on Tuesday sentenced five men to prison terms of up to six months for their involvement in violence surrounding a UEFA Europa League match between Dutch club Ajax and Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv last November.

An Amsterdam District Court has issued sentences of up to six months in jail against 5 men who were involved in violent disorder after a soccer match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.