Tel Aviv - Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently in Tel Aviv, expressing optimism that a possible ceasefire and hostage deal could be reached between Israel and Hamas. However, recent developments suggest that reaching an agreement won't be an easy task.
Hamas recently proposed a ceasefire plan, which was promptly dismissed by the Israelis as delusional. In response, a delegation of Hamas leaders has headed to Cairo to continue discussions with Egyptian negotiators. These talks are anticipated to be challenging, considering the deep-rooted differences between the two sides.