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High-stakes negotiations in Cairo aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages have reached an impasse, dashing hopes for a halt to hostilities during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Mediators from Egypt,
Qatar, and the United States have been shuttling between Israeli officials and Hamas leadership, but fundamental disagreements on core issues have prevented a breakthrough. Key sticking points include the duration of an initial truce, the ratio of Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged for Israeli hostages, and the terms for a permanent ceasefire and Israeli military
Qatar, and the United States have been shuttling between Israeli officials and Hamas leadership, but fundamental disagreements on core issues have prevented a breakthrough. Key sticking points include the duration of an initial truce, the ratio of Palestinian prisoners to be exchanged for Israeli hostages, and the terms for a permanent ceasefire and Israeli military
