Hamas's new proposal is a potential, albeit small, breakthrough in the deadlock. The offer shows the group has softened its position and is now willing to accept an initial temporary ceasefire, during which further talks would be held to extend the truce - perhaps into something permanent.
For weeks, the ceasefire talks have been at a virtual standstill - not completely broken down but with little movement to report. Hamas's new proposal though, is a potential - albeit small - breakthrough in the deadlock. Until now, Hamas had insisted on a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, a demand which led to the failure of securing a deal before Ramadan. Israel, with unfinished military objectives, was never going to agree to that.
It's this bit that seems to be the source of continued disagreement, specifically which prisoners are released.
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