• Negotiations to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire are reaching a feverish point as the ceasefire is set to expire in 45 minutes. • Israel has told its military to be prepared for combat in case the truce is not extended. • Hamas posted on Telegram telling its militants to remain in readiness posture. • Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel earlier this evening. • Qatar says it’s “very optimistic” a deal will be made to extend the pause.