Hamas said Friday it is prepared to enter new negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza, after earlier talks aimed at ending the war failed to produce a breakthrough this week.

The announcement comes as pressure continues to build over the humanitarian toll in Gaza, where civilians have faced repeated displacement, shortages of food and medicine, and ongoing danger as the conflict drags on. Any renewed diplomacy will be judged not only on whether it pauses the fighting, but also on whether it creates space for aid and civilian protection.

Reuters reported that the latest round of talks broke down earlier in the week, leaving mediators searching for a path back to the table. It was not immediately clear what terms Hamas would accept in a revised proposal or how quickly negotiations could restart.

The broader challenge remains unchanged: any durable agreement will need to address both the release of hostages and the protection of civilians on all sides. For now, Hamas’s statement suggests the diplomatic track is still alive, even if the gap between the parties remains wide.