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Doha Talks Edge Toward Gaza Truce as Hamas Pledges Hostage Release

US envoy Steve Witkoff expects a ceasefire by week’s end despite ongoing disputes over Gaza security, Israeli withdrawals, humanitarian access

Streaks of light are seen amid smoke and flames resulting from an explosion in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Una niña reacciona tras recibir comida preparada mientras otras esperan en un punto de distribución en Nuseirat, en el centro de la Franja de Gaza, el 2 de junio de 2025.
Un hombre lleva en brazos el cuerpo de su sobrino, uno de los 10 niños muertos en el ataque israelí contra un punto de distribución médico en Deir el Balah, en el centro de Gaza.

Overview

  • Doha talks resumed on July 9 under US, Qatari and Egyptian mediation to finalize a US-backed 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal.
  • Hamas has agreed to free 10 living hostages and return nine bodies as initial confidence-building measures for a temporary truce.
  • US envoy Steve Witkoff said he expects a formal ceasefire deal by the end of the week following Israel’s early July acceptance of the framework.
  • Key sticking points remain unresolved, with Israel demanding Gaza’s demilitarization and Hamas insisting on full troop withdrawal and permanent aid guarantees.
  • Israel expanded EU-monitored humanitarian corridors on July 10 even as Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that military operations would resume if Hamas fails to disarm.