Israel, Hamas near Gaza cease-fire, but disagreements persist
Summary: Israel and Hamas are closer to a Gaza cease-fire deal, but disagreements persist. Israeli PM Netanyahu denies reports of troop withdrawal negotiations with Egypt. President Biden sees progress in negotiations but acknowledges remaining gaps. Hostages' families pressure Netanyahu to finalize the deal. The three-phase plan includes a cease-fire, prisoner exchange, and Gaza reconstruction. The conflict has shifted from northern to southern Gaza, causing humanitarian crises.
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