Despite positive signs toward a hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the fighting is continuing in Gaza as Israeli forces ramp up attacks. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas as a peace deal looms.

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas are making a final push to seal a Gaza ceasefire in Doha, with all sides suggesting an agreement is almost done. There were reports of a breakthrough on Wednesday, with unnamed Israeli officials cited as saying that Hamas had agreed to the latest draft presented by Qatari,

The question is if the ceasefire will survive beyond its first phase. Here is a look at the plan and potential pitfalls.