Hamas, Israel and Gaza

Fate of Gaza ceasefire uncertain as Egypt and Qatar try to break Israel-Hamas deadlock
GazaGaza truce mediators Egypt and Qatar are asking Israel for more time to resolve a stand-off with Hamas over extending the ceasefire in the war-battered territory, sources familiar with the matter told The National.
Israel backs US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire’s first phase. Hamas wants to move on to phase two
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says US envoy Steve Witkoff suggested an extension after getting the impression more time was needed for talks on a permanent ceasefire.
Hamas reports no progress in talks with Israel on ceasefire's second phase
A senior Hamas official says no progress has been made in the latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Getting the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to the next phase will be difficult. Here's why
The first phase of the ceasefire, which paused 15 months of war, freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and enabled more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, expires on Saturday. The two sides seem willing to maintain their truce while negotiators from the U.S., Egypt and Qatar guide talks aimed at getting to the next phase.
Israel and Hamas talks stall as Gaza ceasefire is set to expire
Israel wants to extend the first phase of the deal with Hamas, rather than begin negotiations over the more politically fraught second stage.
Gaza ceasefire nears end with Israel and Hamas split on way forward
The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza that saw dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners freed is nearing its end - with Israel and Hamas split on the way forward.
Egypt says negotiations between Israel and Hamas on next phase of Gaza ceasefire have begun
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire began Thursday in the Egyptian capital, Egypt said, averting a collapse of the agreement ahead of Saturday’s expiration of the first phase.
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Qatar urges Israel to allow UNRWA, international organizations to operate in occupied territories
Doha submits written memorandum to International Court of Justice as part of request for advisory opinion from top UN court - ...
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Qatar submits written memorandum to ICJ on Israel's obligations in relation to presence of UN, other international groups
The State of Qatar has submitted a written memorandum to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding its request for ...
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Israel supports US proposal to extend ceasefire’s first phase
Hamas has insisted on negotiating the truce’s second phase instead of an extension through Ramadan and Passover.
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Qatar files international court complaint against Israel
Qatar has requested that the court order Israel to allow the UNRWA to continue operations in areas it deems 'Palestinian ...
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How Does Qatar Do It?
Qatar wields its power and influence in many ways, forging ties with countries and people.
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AG orders criminal probe into alleged ties between Netanyahu’s aides and Qatar
PM's Likud party blasts decision, claims 'false cases are being manufactured against his people' because the corruption ...
Qatar condemns Israel's air strikes on Syria
Qatar condemned Israel for bombing several areas in Syria in an announcement on Thursday morning, calling it a "violation of international law." "The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Israeli ...
Israel’s army admits failures on Oct. 7. Probe of attack could put pressure on Netanyahu
The Israeli military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on Oct. 7, 2023, because the much more powerful Israeli army misjudged the militant group’s ...