Israel and Hamas Near Ceasefire Deal Amid Continuing Disputes

Negotiations progress on a phased truce involving hostages and prisoners, but disagreements over conditions persist.

Israel and Hamas accuse each other of introducing new conditions that hinder finalizing a ceasefire agreement, despite recent progress in negotiations mediated by Qatar and Egypt.
The proposed deal includes a phased truce, the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, with a final phase addressing reconstruction and war cessation.
Israeli negotiators returned from Qatar for internal consultations after a week of what they described as significant talks on a potential agreement.
Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, with reports of strikes targeting Hamas operatives, while over 45,000 Palestinians have been killed and 90% of Gaza's population displaced since the conflict began.
Families of Israeli hostages demand urgent action for their release, with heightened pressure ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next month.