Israel is now begging hamas for a ceasefire:
Israeli officials familiar with the negotiations said on Thursday that the option of "improving" the number of days of truce offered to Hamas - about two weeks - and increasing them in exchange for the release of dozens of hostages, is being considered, reported Kan 11 News.
Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, and the commander of its military wing, Mohammed Deif, will ultimately be the ones to decide whether to accept the proposal. Sources privy to the details told Kan 11 News that Qatar is putting heavy pressure on Hamas to initiate a prisoner exchange deal - and has been encountering resistance, which significantly reduces the chances of reaching an agreement
