Shaiel Ben-Ephraim
@academic_laI was told this would end if Hamas released the hostages. Hamas has offered to release all 59 remaining hostages at once for a five-year ceasefire. If the hostages are such a priority, why say no?
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Qatar: Hamas Offers to Release 59 Hostages for Five-Year Gaza Truce; Israel Rejects End to War
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Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, stated that negotiations for a new ceasefire in Gaza have seen some progress, but a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas has not been reached. He emphasized that the key issue is how to end the war, which remains unresolved in the ongoing talks.
Hamas has expressed willingness to release all 59 remaining hostages in exchange for a comprehensive solution that includes a permanent end to hostilities in Gaza. The group has proposed a five-year truce and a one-time release of all hostages, but refuses to disarm, which is a key Israeli demand. Israel seeks the return of all hostages without committing to an end to the war.
Mediators, including Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, continue to facilitate indirect talks between the parties, with recent meetings held in Doha and Cairo. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that Hamas has shown greater openness to a broader agreement beyond a temporary ceasefire. Mossad chief David Barnea visited Doha for discussions.
Recent proposals include a prisoner exchange, but details remain under negotiation. The lack of a shared vision for ending the conflict is cited by Qatar as a key challenge to reaching a final agreement.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with Qatar criticizing the use of food and medicine as weapons in the conflict and calling for increased humanitarian aid. The war, which began after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has lasted 18 months and resulted in over 51,000 deaths in Gaza, according to local authorities.
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