"Hamas Divisions Stall Gaza Truce and Hostage Deal Negotiations"

Hamas is considering a proposed cease-fire deal for Gaza, which includes prolonged pauses in fighting and swaps of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. However, the group has ruled out key components such as the complete end of Israeli military operations and the withdrawal of Israeli forces. The US has expressed concern that an Algerian draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza could jeopardize the ongoing negotiations. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Western foreign ministers engaging in the region and urging for progress towards a two-state solution.