Hamas presses Israel to allow aid into Gaza as truce talks resume

The Israeli government has imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip, blocking the entry of all goods and supplies, including food, fuel, and medicine. This move comes after Israel threatened Hamas with "additional consequences" if they do not accept a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, there are indications that negotiations for the second phase of the truce may commence, with Hamas citing "positive" signs. Israel has announced plans to send a delegation to Doha for talks on Monday. The first phase of the ceasefire, which lasted for six weeks, came to an end on March 1.