Indirect negotiations for a ceasefire between the Israeli armed forces and the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas have reached a deadlock, according to reports. Israeli officials claim that Hamas continues to refuse to provide a list of live hostages. Meanwhile, Arab mediators expect negotiations to only resume after the inauguration of Republican President Donald Trump on January 20. Both Egyptian and Qatari efforts are intensifying to salvage the talks and avoid a total collapse, despite earlier optimism from Israeli and Hamas officials regarding an imminent agreement.