After claim of breakthrough, Israeli sources deny significant progress in hostage-ceasefire talks

Multiple Israeli news outlets quickly cite sources denying claims of a breakthrough in the negotiations with the Hamas terror group for a ceasefire and hostage deal.

Reuters has cited two Egyptian security sources saying there has been a “significant breakthrough” in the talks, adding that there is a consensus on a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, yet some sticking points remain, including Hamas arms.

But the Walla news site cites an unnamed senior Israeli source saying there has been no breakthrough, the Kan public broadcaster attributes the same thing to an Israeli source, and Ynet cites Israeli sources saying there hasn’t been meaningful progress and Jerusalem won’t agree to a yearslong truce that doesn’t include the disarmament of Hamas.

Earlier Monday, a senior Israeli official said Israel would not accept a five-year ceasefire deal being pushed for by mediators.