Challenges Persist in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

The U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, accepted by Israel but not yet by Hamas, faces significant hurdles as negotiations continue this week, officials confirmed. Despite Hamas expressing eagerness for a truce, it criticized the latest proposal as a “reversal” from the terms agreed upon in early July.

Key details of the proposal remain unclear, but sources indicated that certain elements align with demands made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including the continued presence of Israeli troops along Gaza's border with Egypt, though in reduced numbers.