US EditionIsrael recalls team from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas makes new demands
ISRAEL, JUL 24 – Hamas demands include releasing 200 convicted terrorists and opening the Rafah crossing both ways during a 60-day truce, complicating ceasefire talks, officials said.
- Israel recalled its Gaza ceasefire negotiating team from Qatar for consultations, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
- A senior Hamas source indicated there is still a chance for an agreement, citing Israeli "stalling" as a concern.
- Senior Israeli officials clarified that the recall of the Gaza ceasefire negotiating team does not signal a failure in talks.
- Hamas demands include the release of 200 militants and 2,000 civilians, exceeding previous Israeli proposals.
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Israel considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas
CAIRO (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday his government was considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas after Israel and the U.S. recalled their negotiating teams, throwing the future of the negotiations into further uncertainty.
The US and Israeli delegations are withdrawing from negotiations in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza, Reuters reports. The…
US, Israel Recall Negotiators From Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Witkoff Says ‘Selfish’ Hamas Not Showing Good Faith
Israel and the United States both recalled their negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar on Thursday, with US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff saying that Hamas has not been acting in good faith and "clearly shows a lack of desire" to reach a deal despite weeks of mediated discussions with the Palestinian
Israel and U.S. withdraw negotiators from Qatar, citing Hamas' unconstructive stance
Despite the current pause, Israeli negotiators continued engaging with mediators before departing Qatar and plan to remain in contact from Israel. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. government signaled a shift in hostage negotiations with Hamas on Thursday, as both countries pulled their negotiation teams from Qatar. The move follows what officials described as an unproductive response from H…
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