Netanyahu stalling until November US elections to make ceasefire deal

Several US officials told the New York Times that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "seeking to run out the clock until the American election" to secure a deal over captives held in Gaza. They suggested that Netanyahu might face less pressure to make concessions if Trump wins.

The report indicates that US officials aim to finalise a "final" proposal for the deal with negotiators by Wednesday or Thursday.

The main points of contention are the number of prisoners to be exchanged for the captives and the terms and timing of Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza-Egyptian border.