Israeli hostage, cease-fire negotiations stall

Israeli hostage, cease-fire negotiations stall as White House blames Hamas
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza cease-fire and free the remaining Israelis held hostage there remained stalled Friday as the White House laid blame on the Palestinian militants.
Loved ones of hostages call for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
(ABC 6 News) — In the war between Israel and Hamas, there is a renewed push for a ceasefire in the Middle East. A video taken Friday morning shows the loved ones of those being held hostage by Hamas parking their cars in a ribbon, symbolizing their call for a deal to release the hostages after more than 400 days in captivity.
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of blocking Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel and Hamas on Wednesday accused each other of obstructing negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, after Israel withdrew its negotiators from the talks the previous day. Israeli media reported on Wednesday that the refusal by the Palestinian Islamist militia Hamas to hand over a list of the names of the hostages it still holds is hindering progress in the negotiations.
Israel and Hamas blame each other for ceasefire delays as agreement nears
Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that progress was being made toward a deal, sticking points remain over the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
White House optimistic about Gaza cease-fire as talks stall over holidays
Hamas is to blame for raising last-minute obstacles, per White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.
White House: No update on hostage talks, but Hamas remains the obstacle
Asked for an update on the ongoing hostage talks, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says he doesn’t have one to give, while insisting that Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal.
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