The U.S. and its Arab allies in the Middle East are looking to negotiate a"phased diplomatic process" that would begin with the release of all remaining Israeli hostages.
Egypt and Qatar are also involved in the negotiations. But Hamas says there's been no real progress and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indirectly nixed any deal with Hamas, saying that he “will not compromise on full Israeli control” over Gaza and that “this is contrary to a Palestinian state.”
