Negotiations Escalate as Israel Sends Mossad Chief to Qatar Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israeli officials, including the Mossad chief, head to Qatar for ceasefire talks with Hamas as casualties and international pressure increase.
The intensified attacks came as Egypt, Qatar and the United States made renewed efforts to reach a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and free remaining Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
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Netanyahu’s decision hinged on whether or not talks had advanced enough to justify sending the team of negotiators, and came after a meeting with Israeli security chiefs and officials from the Biden and incoming Trump administrations.
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However, the official cautioned that gaps still remain between the parties and the ability to close those gaps is not yet guaranteed.
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Just one brief ceasefire has been achieved in 15 months of war, and that was in the earliest weeks of fighting.
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Netanyahu has insisted on destroying Hamas' ability to fight in Gaza. Hamas has insisted on a full Israeli troop withdrawal from the largely devastated territory.
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Critics accuse Netanyahu of deliberately stalling the deal, ostensibly to await Trump’s assumption of office.
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Since then, more than 46,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials, with much of the enclave laid to waste and gripped by a humanitarian crisis, with most of its population displaced.
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Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has dispatched senior officials, including the Mossad chief, to Qatar to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas. The negotiations, facilitated by the U.S. and regional powers, aim to address hostage situations and mounting casualties, with over 46,000 Palestinians reportedly killed during the conflict. Tensions remain high as Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, with significant civilian casualties. Families of hostages have voiced support for the delegation, hoping for an agreement that secures their loved ones' return. Despite some optimism, negotiations face significant challenges and gaps between the parties.
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