Arab mediators and families of Israeli hostages are intensifying their efforts

This week, Arab mediators and families of Israeli hostages are intensifying their efforts to negotiate an end to the Gaza Strip conflict.

They are leveraging Israel's successful operations against Iran and a ceasefire facilitated by the United States and Qatar to argue that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sufficient political support to resolve the protracted 20-month war. Negotiations between Hamas and representatives from Egypt and the United States have resumed in Cairo, according to several individuals informed about the discussions.