The Axios news outlet reports a deadlock in negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire deal for the Gaza Strip. Hamas seeks assurances that fulfilling the deal’s terms will lead to a permanent halt to hostilities, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu disagrees.
Efforts by the US, Qatar, and Egypt aim to salvage the negotiations. However, finding a mutually acceptable formula proves challenging. The absence of a resolution threatens a potential escalation, including an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Hamas reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive ceasefire, demanding an end to Israeli aggression, a prisoner exchange, and enemy troop withdrawal.
While negotiators in Cairo make progress on technical aspects, reaching a ceasefire agreement remains uncertain. The talks are expected to be protracted and challenging.
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