US EditionIsrael Recalls Top Negotiators as Hostage Deal Talks With Hamas Stall - The Media Line
- On May 20, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled back key negotiators from Doha after talks with Hamas over a hostage release agreement reached an impasse.
- Weeks of mediation efforts failed due to deep divisions and Hamas rejecting the US-backed hostage release proposal led by envoy Steve Witkoff.
- The negotiating team had worked under multiple frameworks aiming at a temporary ceasefire, hostage release, and further talks on permanent ceasefire.
- The Israeli Defense Forces expanded military operations targeting Hamas infrastructure with over 160 strikes in 24 hours, coinciding with diplomatic efforts.
- The recall signals a pause in direct negotiations while a working-level team remains in Doha, reflecting ongoing challenges in securing a hostage deal and ceasefire.
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Senior Israeli negotiators recalled from Qatar, PMO announces
The Israeli negotiating team in Doha had been working to exhaust every opportunity to reach an agreement, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Sunday, adding that talks were being held under multiple frameworks. By JNS Israel’s negotiators are returning to Jerusalem for consultations after a week of “intensive contacts” in Qatar aimed at securing a hostage deal with Hamas, the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday night. “The senior member…
Israel Withdraws Main Delegation from Hamas Talks in Qatar After Hostage Plan Rejection - teleSUR English
Israel has withdrawn its primary delegation from indirect negotiations with Hamas in Qatar following the Palestinian group’s rejection of the U.S. special envoy’s hostage release proposal. Related: At least 72 Gazans have been killed so far Saturday in new Israeli attacks. On May 20, 2025, Israel announced it has withdrawn its main negotiating delegation from indirect talks with Hamas held in Doha, Qatar. The decision came after Hamas rejected t…
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