NEW : An Gazans spokesman confirms negotiations are ongoing , does n't give details . NEW : ` ` We do n't hate ( Israeli ) ... we want to live in peace , '' `` We do not want escalation , nor do we call for a ground war , '' he said Monday . Al Qassam Brigades says . Israel has finished preparations for a ground invasion , an Israeli ambassador says . Israeli do n't want ground war , ` ` but we are not afraid of it , '' Bayaa ' leader says .
NEW : An Gazans spokesman confirms negotiations are ongoing , does n't give details . NEW : `` We do n't hate ( Israeli ) ... we want to live in peace , '' Al Qassam Brigades says . Israel has finished preparations for a ground invasion , an Israeli ambassador says . Israeli do n't want ground war , `` but we are not afraid of it , '' Bayaa ' leader says .