Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar revolve around how to progress beyond the first stage of the three-phase ceasefire. View on euronews

Hamas says it will release American Israeli Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other hostages only if Israel implements their cease-fire agreement.

Reports indicate efforts may be near collapse as terror group refuses Israeli demand to free at least 5 living hostages in return for truce's extension The post Netanyahu holds discussions on Gaza ceasefire as talks with Hamas appear deadlocked appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations with Israel over a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.