Egyptian officials are cautiously optimistic about the potential renewal of the hostage-ceasefire deal, with the approach of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Egypt is working to accelerate negotiations by presenting realistic proposals with American and Qatari support. The proposal includes a temporary ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and the entry of aid into Gaza. Mediators see a willingness among some senior Hamas members to release hostages, with the US and Qatar involved in the proposal. The deal is also related to protests against Hamas in Gaza.