Hamas disagreed with the plan to extend the first phase of the hostage, ceasefire deal and wants to proceed with the second phase as agreed, two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Friday, Report informs via The Jerusalem Post.
The Israeli delegation in Cairo was trying to reach a deal to extend the first phase of the deal for an additional 42 days.
The terrorist group released a statement earlier on Friday reiterating its proclaimed commitment to the deal.
"With the end of the first phase of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, Hamas affirms its full commitment to implementing all the terms of the deal in all its stages and details."
The terrorist organization added that it calls on the mediators, guarantors, and the international community to pressure Israel to "fully commit to its role to the agreement" and to immediately enter the second phase of it without any hesitation or evasion."