Although gradually Israel and Hamas are moving towards a deal without publically admitting it.
But it remains to be seen how long the three pauses in the war may last without Iran benefitting from it.
Meanwhile, there was no let-up in fighting or aerial bombardment, with the current focus of combat in the main southern city Khan Yunis, where Israel says leading Hamas militants are hiding.
Overnight, witnesses said several Israeli air strikes hit the city, while Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was due in Cairo on Thursday to discuss a truce proposal thrashed out in Paris last weekend with CIA chief William Burns. and health workers have for days reported heavy fighting, particularly around two hospitals.
