Recent developments indicate that both Israel and Hamas are exploring avenues for a renewed cease-fire agreement after a temporary truce collapsed. Hamas has accepted a proposal for a cease-fire that includes the potential for hostages to be freed. Israel has also received a proposal and presented a counterproposal, with U.S. support. Leaders indicated an ongoing discussion despite no imminent breakthrough. Notably, the talks have highlighted focus on the release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli American hostage. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar play significant roles in this process.
"Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a new cease-fire, which would see some hostages released from captivity in Gaza."
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel remarked that military pressure is working, suggesting that Israel was seeing cracks in Hamas's position."
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