 Hamas now appears willing to accept a more gradual approach to its core demands, a permanent end to the fighting and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. This is according to multiple officials close to the talks who requested anonymity. This has raised hopes of a ceasefire, which the two sides have not been able to reach since a week-long truce last November. Israel and Hamas are expected to discuss a proposal outlined by President Biden which would begin with a six-week ceasefire.