Both sides are accusing each other of the stalemate. Health officials said 10 people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike at a water distribution point in central Gaza.

It is noted that three weeks ago, Trump predicted that the ceasefire would come into effect "next week," which is the first week of July, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House, with no agreement reached so far.

Senior Hamas official tells a representative for some of the families that it is 'serious' about reaching ceasefire deal but facing 'intransigent Israeli positions'