Gaza Truce Efforts Proceed Cautiously

Talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war in the Gaza Strip and free the remaining hostages have appeared to make little headway, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as the clock runs down on the Biden administration's remaining days to reach an agreement on a ceasefire.

- ADAM RASGON and AARON BOXERMAN

Israel has kept up with its campaign in Gaza even as mediators have conducted months of shuttle diplomacy. Israeli and Hamas officials said in December that there had been progress toward a deal, before each blamed the other side for throwing up fresh obstacles.

Gaps have persisted amid differences between the two sides, the officials said, and the future of the talks is uncertain. Qatar and Egypt have led the mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas with involvement from the United States.