Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall as Hamas Agrees to Increase Hostage Releases

Negotiations in Cairo see Hamas offering to release more Israeli captives, but fundamental disagreements on ending the war persist.

Hamas has agreed to increase the number of Israeli captives to be released as part of a proposed multi-phase ceasefire deal.
Talks in Cairo involving Hamas, Egyptian, and Qatari delegations failed to achieve a breakthrough, with Hamas insisting on guarantees to end the war.
Israel demands the release of specific hostages and has intensified military operations in Gaza, resulting in over 1,500 Palestinian deaths since March.
The proposed truce includes exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners, but Hamas has requested more time to respond to the latest proposal.
Efforts by international mediators, including Egypt, Qatar, and the US, continue as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with widespread destruction and civilian casualties.