But there are suggestions, however half-baked, from both sides, that show a willingness to talk.
Indeed, Qatar — the main go-between — says there are “serious discussions” with Israel and Hamas, and is receiving “constant replies” from both sides.
On Monday, Axios reported Israel had proposed a two-month truce in exchange for the release of all the 100-plus hostages still held in Gaza.
On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal said Hamas was now open to releasing some of the hostages in exchange for a pause in the fighting.
Read more on how Israel and Hamas may be inching toward a deal to end the war.
Persons:
—, Ofer Shelah, Axios, Israel, David Barnea
Organizations:
Qatar —, Hamas, Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, CNN, Street Journal, Reuters
Locations:
Gaza, Israel, Qatar