A French news outlet reports that a Hamas delegation spent Wednesday and Thursday in Doha, Qatar, engaging in negotiations with mediators from both Egypt and Qatar as part of ongoing efforts to establish a truce in Gaza. Despite the two-day effort, no significant progress was made.
Two individuals familiar with the matter told the agency that Egyptian envoys met on two occasions with the Hamas representatives, who were led by senior figure Khalil al-Hayya. Qatari officials also participated in the mediation talks.
The discussions did not yield results, as key points of contention remain. Israel is offering a limited ceasefire in return for the release of about half of the hostages still alive. Hamas, however, is pushing for a complete resolution that would terminate the conflict in a single phase.
The group’s current proposal includes the liberation of all captives and Palestinian inmates, a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, removal of the blockade, initiation of rebuilding projects, and the preservation of its military strength.
{Matzav.com}