Israel and Hamas Resume Indirect Talks for Gaza Truce and Hostage Release

Diplomatic efforts in Doha aim to secure a temporary ceasefire and address the plight of hostages as the Gaza conflict continues with devastating tolls.

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas have restarted in Doha, with Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. acting as mediators in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Talks focus on a potential one-week ceasefire, during which Hamas would assess the status of hostages and potentially release some of them in exchange for concessions.
The war, triggered by the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, has resulted in over 45,700 deaths in Gaza, according to unverified Palestinian reports, and left two million residents in dire humanitarian conditions.
Key sticking points include Hamas's demand for a permanent truce and Israel's insistence on maintaining military operations after any temporary pause.
Israel's negotiators, including intelligence and military officials, have been authorized to pursue progress, though significant differences remain between the parties.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung