Hamas and Israel hold vastly different positions regarding a new hostage release deal, reports The Times of Israel. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a new hostage release deal are “very difficult” as Hamas is making unreasonable demands that Israel will find hard to accept. Reports citing high-ranking officials suggest that efforts to reach an agreement are unlikely to bear fruit in the near future. It’s emphasized that Hamas wants Israel to withdraw all its troops from the Gaza Strip. Israel’s war with Hamas Hamas militants invaded Israel on October 7. Terrorists started killing and …