Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal Getting Closer – But Not Done Yet
Key points from Reuters reports and official statements:
- Progress in Qatar talks
- Israeli officials say gaps can be bridged with Hamas
- Deal could free hostages and pause fighting
- But warns: “May take more than a few days”
- What’s holding things up?
- Hamas wants war to end completely first
- Israel won’t stop fighting until hostages freed
- Dispute over humanitarian aid to Gaza
- US involvement
- Trump met Netanyahu, discussed Nobel Peace Prize nomination
- US envoy heading to Doha to help negotiations
- Human cost continues
- Gaza health ministry: Over 57,000 Palestinians killed
- At least 20 hostages still alive in Gaza
- Fresh airstrikes reported overnight
Why this matters now:
This could be the best chance in months to:
✅ Free remaining hostages
✅ Pause the bloodshed
✅ Get more aid into Gaza
But as Reuters sources reveal, both sides still need to compromise.
Key quote from Israeli official:
“There is progress…but it’s not simple”
Source: Reuters – For latest updates