IDF tanks attacked Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Saturday and early Sunday morning in response to continued arson balloon terrorism against western Negev communities.
Negotiations for a ceasefire, which are being mediated by Qatari envoy Mohammad Al-Amadi, did not lead to any breakthrough on Saturday. Al-Amadi left Gaza, but returned.
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Hamas said that it "appreciated the Qatari envoy's efforts, which are ongoing."
According to Hamas, the "main problem is Israel's refusal to accede to our demands."
On Saturday, Palestinian news outlets reported that Israel had agreed to open the Kerem Shalom crossing, renew the supply of fuel to the Gaza Strip, and open Gaza's fishing zone in exchange for Hamas stopping its balloon attacks, but the terrorist organizations in Gaza had rejected the offer, and informed Al-Amadi of their decision.
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