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US officials are skeptical about introducing a new hostage deal proposal as negotiations between Hamas and Israel stall, despite ongoing efforts with Qatar and Egypt. Senior US officials have expressed skepticism about introducing a new proposal for a hostage deal in the coming days. The US is still coordinating with Qatar and Egypt on a draft, but President Joe Biden’s senior advisers are debating whether it is worthwhile to table such a proposal as the gaps between Hamas and Israel continue to grow.

White House has been reassessing its approach to the negotiations aimed at securing the release of hostages and implementing a ceasefire in Gaza. Some of Biden’s senior advisers are questioning the effectiveness of presenting a new mediation proposal, as the differences between Hamas and Israel seem to be widening, according to senior American officials.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-819238

US officials are skeptical about introducing a new hostage deal proposal as negotiations between Hamas and Israel stall...?.

IDF chief vows strikes on Hezbollah will intensify until terror group ‘understands’. Halevi and Defense Minister Gallant say army will do what's necessary to return displaced northern residents to their homes; Report says terror group may strike deeper into Israel.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-chief-...derstands/