Mediators pushing Hamas to soften demands for a Gaza ceasefire, eyeing minor wording changes, especially on ending the war, to break the deadlock.

Egypt and Qatar want Hamas to 'completely withdraw its amendments or moderate them' from the ceasefire proposal submitted by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff

Official says Israel 'prepared for negotiations when Hamas comes to terms with reality'; IDF chief tells families of slain hostages that return of captives is 'a top priority task'

After Hamas responds to latest proposal from Trump envoy for a 60-day ceasefire and hostage deal with new demands that are far from the proposal, Israel prepares for further combat.

The Jewish State has rejected the terrorist group's amendments to ceasefire proposal submitted by Steve Witkoff, who also slammed the group for its 'unnacceptable' response

President Trump is sharpening his rhetoric against Russian President Putin. Also, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff says reports of a deal between Israel and Hamas are "nonsense." NBC News Correspondents Vaughn Hillyard and Matt Bradley report more.

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Hamas says it reached 'general framework' for permanent truce; Israeli official rejects the claim as propaganda; report says Hamas 'under pressure like never before'