As pressure on Hamas and Israel mounts, hopes for a cease-fire in Gaza rise

For all these reasons, it is now seen as the best chance in months to bridge the gap between Israel and Hamas and end the war.

What has not changed in the eight months since the last talks are the gaps between them.

Chief among them is the direct conflict between Hamas, which wants to end the war, and the main concern of Israel, which wants to keep the door open for renewed conflict, whether for political or military reasons.

contract, As mentioned by President Joe Biden in MayIt is divided into three phases, with a permanent ceasefire entering into force only in the second phase.

Success will likely depend on whether guarantees can be found that will allay Hamas’ fears that Israel will withdraw from the deal after the first round of hostage releases.

Questions about how Israel will manage the areas it has withdrawn from are also unclear at this stage.

But over the past week, the diplomatic network that has criss-crossed the region and the fact that Israel is sending security chiefs to the Doha talks, along with Netanyahu’s top political adviser, are encouraging signs.

So is the trip to Doha by Palestinian prisoner coordinator Gadura Fares.

The deal is not yet done – and talks have broken down before.

This old deal is fueling new hopes as the talks take place in a new regional context with mounting pressure from key allies both at home and abroad.