As the Biden administration makes a final diplomatic push in the Middle East before next week's U.S. presidential election, little is expected to be achieved before the result is known.
American mediators were also expected this week to continue to try to reach a truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. But few expect a conclusive result from either effort before the election next Tuesday.
A senior official from Hamas has already rejected the premise of a 48-hour cease-fire in Gaza, an idea proposed by Egypt over the weekend, suggesting they would only entertain a permanent cessation of hostilities.
Netanyahu's coalition depends on far-right lawmakers who threaten to bring down the government if Hamas remains in power in Gaza, influencing his willingness to negotiate.
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