The first stage of a U.S-brokered ceasefire deal — agreed in January — fell apart in March, as negotiators failed to nail down a next phase and the Israeli military resumed its offensive in Gaza. The U.S., Qatar and Egypt have been steering renewed talks.

The deal comes more than 20 months into the conflict -- and more than three months after a previous deal ended.

The deadlock comes amid ongoing negotiations in Qatar and intensifying pressure from families of Israeli hostages to reach a deal