New Ceasefire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Underway

A new round of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas has commenced in Qatar, according to information provided by a Palestinian official to the AFP news agency.

Hamas's chief negotiator, Kahlil al-Hayya, is already present in Doha, where discussions are expected to focus on the possibility of a 60-day ceasefire. The talks will also address the exchange of hostages and prisoners, as well as the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to Gaza.

While Israel has indicated that it does not accept all of Hamas's proposed changes to the terms under discussion, it has nonetheless sent a delegation to the Qatari capital to continue negotiations.

Qatar has played a key role as a mediator in previous efforts to broker agreements between the two sides, particularly since the escalation of conflict in Gaza. The ongoing talks are part of broader international efforts to achieve a temporary halt in hostilities and improve conditions for civilians affected by the conflict.