Hamas and Israel have confirmed that talks to end the war in Gaza and release hostages on both sides resumed Saturday.

Israel advanced its ground forces in Gaza as part of a long-threatened all-out offensive against Hamas, and said the new action prompted the group to resume mediated negotiations on a possible

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza — where airstrikes on two hospitals Tuesday killed at least eight and wounded dozens — even if a deal is reached to release more hostages.