Israeli negotiators have made a significant concession in the ongoing talks for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip by reducing the number of hostages they want Hamas to release in the initial phase. The new proposal aims to restart the stalled negotiations, with the Israeli delegation planning to travel to Cairo for further discussions if Hamas agrees to participate. The United States and other international actors have also been involved in pressuring Hamas to accept the cease-fire deal. However, challenges such as Hamas' demand for a permanent cease-fire and potential arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court for Israeli officials remain. Despite the potential progress in negotiations, violence continues with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and rocket attacks from Hamas. The article also discusses the involvement of various international actors, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, and European nations in seeking a resolution to the conflict.