Efforts to strike a Gaza truce and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas have raised hope of an agreement. Recent negotiations in Qatar, mediated by Egypt and the United States, have been influenced by US President-elect Donald Trump's declaration that a deal should be struck before his return to office. The talks are said to be in the 'final details' stage, with an announcement expected once negotiations end. The proposed deal would involve a ceasefire, the gradual release of hostages, and the reconstruction of Gaza. However, there are still sticking points, including the establishment of a lasting ceasefire and the governance of post-war Gaza.