Following President Donald Trump’s renewed call to secure a Gaza deal and ensure the return of all remaining hostages, The Times of Israel reported—citing a U.S. official and an Arab diplomat—that Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is expected to face heavy pressure from the Trump administration during his meetings in Washington this week to finalize a ceasefire agreement that would end the war in Gaza.
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While mediators are urging Israel to send a delegation to Cairo to close the remaining gaps in the negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has so far refused, preferring to dispatch Dermer to the U.S. capital first in an effort to align with Washington before committing to another round of indirect talks in Egypt.
Ceasefire vs. Permanent End to War
The core sticking point, according to the sources, is Hamas's demand for a permanent end to the war, while Israel insists on only a temporary ceasefire, preserving the option to resume military operations later.
Hamas—supported by Arab mediators—is also pushing to return to previous humanitarian aid distribution mechanisms or replace the current system, which is managed by the Israel- and U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Israel accuses Hamas of diverting humanitarian aid for military purposes, a claim the movement consistently denies.
