GAZA STRIP: Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Sunday the Palestinian militant group was still open to talks with Israel, after mediators have so far failed to secure a Ramadan truce in the Gaza war.

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"I say clearly that the one who bears responsibility for not reaching an agreement is the occupation (Israel)... However, I say that we are open to continuing negotiations," Haniyeh said in a televised speech as Muslim nations announced the start of the fasting month.