How a narrow strip of scrubland has become an obstacle to a cease-fire in Gaza  The Associated PressAs U.S. readies last cease-fire push, Netanyahu digs in on border demands  The Washington PostDiscovery of slain hostages in Gaza roils cease-fire talks  ABC NewsAs Israel’s Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant  The New York TimesHostage family members rage against ‘Mr. Abandonment’ at Tel Aviv protest  The Times of Israel