Hamas' demand for written commitments from the U.S., Egypt and Qatar is the one main hurdle before detailed negotiations can begin, two Israeli officials said.
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The officials said Barnea was to convey a message to the deal's mediators that Israel does not accept Hamas's demand for a written commitment regarding negotiations for the second phase of the agreement. According to the original language of Article 14, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt will "make every effort" to ensure this negotiation ends in an agreement and the ceasefire continues as long as the negotiations continue.
The 42-day ceasefire that is part of the first phase of the deal could be extended without Hamas releasing the soldiers and men under the age of 50 years old being held by the group as outlined in the second phase of the proposed deal.
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