Hamas has refused to release all of the estimated 100 hostages it holds, and the remains of around 30 more, unless Israel ends its offensive, withdraws from Gaza and releases a large number of Palestinian prisoners, including senior terrorists serving life sentences. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/egypt-says-gaza-cease-fire-talks-fail-to-achieve-a-breakthrough-3011987/