Hamas, the armed militant group that controls Gaza, said there is no point in negotiating a ceasefire with Israel after its cabinet approved on Monday plans to capture the entire enclave and remain there indefinitely.
Speaking to the BBC, senior official Bassem Naim said the group would not engage with any new proposals while Israel continued its "starvation war," in reference to the decision not to let enter any more aid over two months ago. Widespread hunger is being reported in Gaza and looting has increased as people scramble to find sustenance.
