Israel and Hamas militants have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to cease fire for a month and negotiate a new deal for the release of hostages, according to Reuters. However, sources from the agency note that discrepancies between the parties regarding the implementation of the ceasefire persist. It is reported that initially, Hamas proposed implementing a ceasefire for several months, but by the end of December, the parties agreed to a one-month pause. According to six sources, militants refused to engage in further negotiations until the next terms of the ceasefire are finalized. …