Officials from Egypt and Qatar were in Paris to discuss a new Israeli truce proposal for Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said that discussions would continue this week, signaling potential progress toward an agreement. Israel presented a proposal for Egypt and Qatar to take to Hamas. The talks were constructive, but significant gaps remained. The negotiators planned to leave Paris, but discussions were expected to continue in the next few days. Israeli leaders have vowed to continue their war against Hamas until the organization’s military capabilities and ability to rule Gaza are dismantled. Efforts to free more hostages have stalled since an initial deal in November. About 136 people taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack remain unaccounted for. There was no immediate information about where further talks would take place or when. The families of the hostages and their supporters have increased pressure on the negotiators.
