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However, crucial progress stalled when Hamas failed to provide a comprehensive list of hostages still alive, despite multiple negotiations. Last-minute disagreements over the details—specifically the ratio of prisoners released per hostage—led Israel to boycott Sunday’s Cairo talks. The U.S. and other international actors remain cautiously optimistic, yet delays and mutual distrust cast doubt on imminent breakthroughs. The Biden administration’s repeated assertions that a deal was "imminent" have been met with skepticism, as both sides maintain significant differences over terms and conditions.