Israel and Hamas at Odds Over U.S.-Backed Cease-Fire Proposal
Wall Street Journal
The indirect negotiations have stalled mainly because of disagreement over whether an initial, temporary cease-fire and hostage release would lead to a permanent end to the war.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-and-hamas-at-odds-over-u-s-backed-cease-fire-proposal-8954a9a5