Negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding a ceasefire in Gaza are ongoing but have encountered significant roadblocks. The Israeli government, led by Netanyahu, has agreed to explore a proposal from the U.S. aimed at extending the ceasefire, yet recent airstrikes have resulted in casualties, raising tensions further. Mediators, including a U.S. envoy, are working to reconcile the differences as both sides return to the negotiating table in Qatar and Cairo. Despite Hamas stating that talks have begun and echoing calls for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Gaza, progress remains elusive with accusations of ceasefire violations from both parties. As the situation develops, concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grow, with both sides signaling readiness for future discussions on the framework of a more durable peace.