Why’s Netanyahu so insistent that Israel control the Gaza-Egypt crossing? Al Jazeera EnglishHostage killings and irreconcilable demands complicate cease-fire talks The Washington PostNetanyahu is unequivocal about ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas: ‘There’s not a deal in the making’ CNNHostage killings and new demands cast doubt in White House that Hamas wants a deal AxiosFather of US-Israeli hostage denies American families pushing Biden to make separate deal The Times of Israel