Mossad Director David Barnea met with Qatar's prime minister in Doha, a visit Israeli officials insisted was unrelated to ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations. Israel has hardened its stance, rejecting any partial hostage deal and signaling that only a comprehensive agreement, including the release of all hostages and the demilitarization of Gaza, will be considered. Despite Egypt's efforts to mediate and Hamas's apparent willingness to negotiate, Israel remains firm on its conditions, which many officials acknowledge are unlikely to be met. The deadlock continues as mediators push for temporary humanitarian ceasefires, but Israel has so far refused to budge, leaving families of hostages and international actors frustrated by the lack of progress.