The first session of indirect Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks in Qatar ended inconclusively, two Palestinian sources familiar with the matter said early on Monday, adding that the Israeli delegation didn't have a sufficient mandate to reach an agreement with Hamas.

The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.

Talks over a potential ceasefire in Gaza are set to resume in Doha, Qatar, though major differences between both sides’ positions remain an obstacle.