Hamas official says group 'ready' for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a senior official in the Palestinian group said, hailing the ceasefire that took hold in Lebanon.

"We have informed mediators in Egypt, Qatar and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners," the official told AFP, however accusing Israel of obstructing an agreement.

Reporting by AFP