Egyptian security sources say Israel, Hamas open to ceasefire, disagreements remain

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Two Egyptian security sources have said that Israel and Hamas are both open to a renewed ceasefire and hostage release, although disagreements remain on how it would be implemented.

Hamas is insisting on setting the list of hostages to be released unilaterally, and demanding that Israeli forces withdraw behind pre-determined lines, the sources told Reuters.

While Israel agreed on Hamas setting the list, the sources said it had asked for a timeline and to see the list to set the time and duration of the ceasefire.

Israel refuses to withdraw, the sources added.

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