Terror group member in Doha says 'military operation is continuing' and there will be no negotiations on captives until it ends

Statement from PA president's office downplays rare summit with leader of rival group in Ankara, as Turkey pushes Palestinian reconciliation

Maher Obeid says 'there are no real contacts, and there is no mediator assigned by the Israeli occupation to discuss the issue in a real and effective manner'

German report says Swiss diplomat and 2 officials from Berlin have teamed up with Egyptian general to spearhead negotiations for return of Israeli captives in Gaza

Husam Badran willing to 'sacrifice everything' to free prisoners in Israeli jails, says progress can only be made far from media; Bennett: 'I oppose releasing murderers'

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, Hamas terror group and others unleash fierce criticism against ruling; Ramallah government calls for decision to be reversed