Israel and Hamas to Begin Talks on Permanent Ceasefire and Hostage Release

Negotiations, facilitated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, are set to start Monday in Washington, marking the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will meet in Washington on Monday to discuss Israel's positions for the upcoming negotiations.
The talks aim to establish a permanent ceasefire in the ongoing Gaza conflict and secure the release of all remaining hostages.
The current six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was brokered with the involvement of the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt.
U.S. envoy Witkoff is expected to engage with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and senior Egyptian officials later in the week to advance the discussions.
Further meetings between Netanyahu and Witkoff will determine steps to finalize the negotiation process, including the scheduling of delegations' travel for talks.