Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is relying on the pressure from mediators to bring the Gaza talks with Hamas to a conclusion. In a statement, Netanyahu thanked Egypt, Qatar, and the United States for their efforts to persuade the Palestinian Islamists to abandon their rejection of a hostage deal. Israel hopes that their pressure will compel Hamas to accept the proposals from the end of May, so that the details of the agreement can be implemented. The talks, including discussions about a ceasefire in the Gaza war, are set to continue next week.