“Over the past couple of weeks, there have been indications that Israel is looking to extend phase one rather than commit to phase two, which would ultimately mean an end to the war, Al Jazeera’s Hamdah Salhut reports from Amman, Jordan.

“We’re also hearing from Israeli officials who are speaking anonymously that this team in Cairo that was dispatched is there to see if there are any grounds for agreement to begin with,” she said.

This is because Israel says they have new red lines, new non-negotiables and things they are certainly not willing to concede on, especially when it comes to Hamas remaining in power in Gaza, she added.

“There’s also a school of thought as to why this humanitarian aid, like the caravans and the tents, is being blocked by Israel. That’s because it would solidify another end of the war for the Israelis.

“It would mean they would be allowing Palestinians to essentially be resetting up homes and areas to live in when Israel knows that it’s going to go back to full-scale fighting.

“So, it’s unclear exactly what will happen within the next 24 hours because tomorrow is the last day of phase one of the deal,” Salhut said.