Israel halts ceasefire talks with Egypt: Reports

Israel has left indirect ceasefire talks mediated by Egypt, according to Israeli media reports. 

It comes after a barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza towards major settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.

According to Haaretz and the Times of Israel, officials have said ceasefire talks are no longer taking place and promised a "severe" response.

"And if we need to escalate, we’ll do it," an Israeli official said, according to the Times of Israel.