Overview

• Israeli negotiators commenced indirect discussions in Doha on Sunday under a ceasefire framework mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.
• The proposal offers a 60-day Gaza ceasefire during which Hamas would free ten living hostages and return several bodies in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu judged Hamas’s requested changes to the Qatari proposal unacceptable but directed his team to proceed with talks based on the terms Israel accepted.
• The discussions coincide with Netanyahu’s Washington visit and a meeting with President Trump, who said there are good chances to conclude an agreement this week.
• The talks follow the collapse of earlier truces in November 2023 and early 2025 over implementation disputes and aim to curb the humanitarian toll after more than 21 months of Gaza conflict.