A temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has not yet been reached, as confirmed by a White House spokesperson. Despite earlier reports of a Qatari-brokered agreement for a five-day ceasefire in exchange for hostages, no official deal has been finalized. The U.S. remains actively involved in facilitating negotiations between the conflicting parties. Israel, responding to Hamas’ October 7 actions, vowed to dismantle the militant group. The conflict, now in its seventh week, has resulted in an increased death toll of 12,300 in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, including 5,000 children, according to local authorities.