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News24
3 days ago
- Politics
- News24
Gaza mediators working to bridge gaps in Doha talks
Mediators are exploring new ways to bridge gaps in stalled Gaza truce talks. Disagreements over Israeli troop presence in Gaza are blocking progress. Over 58 000 Palestinians and 1 200 Israelis have died since the war began. Mediators are pursuing 'innovative mechanisms' to bridge the gaps between Israeli and Hamas delegations after a week of Gaza truce talks in Qatar, an official with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP on Monday. The indirect talks had appeared deadlocked over the weekend, with each side accusing the other of staking out positions that prevented a deal from being reached. 'Mediators are actively exploring innovative mechanisms to help bridge the remaining gaps and maintain momentum in the negotiations,' the official said, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The talks in Doha were focused 'on the proposed maps for the redeployment of Israeli forces within Gaza', the official added. On Saturday, Palestinian sources told AFP that Israel's proposals for keeping troops in the territory were preventing progress towards a deal. Egypt's head of intelligence, Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, was also in Doha for the talks, meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to discuss 'ways to coordinate the efforts of the mediators to advance the negotiation process', an official with knowledge of his visit said. At least 58 386 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed since the start of the war, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. The war began with Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of at least 1 219 people, also mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures. Of the 251 hostages seized by militants during the attack, 49 are still being held, including 27, the Israeli military says, are dead.
Dubai Eye
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near 'significant breakthrough'
Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in Gaza were on the verge of a "significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources told Reuters. There was no immediate comment from Israel and Hamas. Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a brief post on X that an Israeli official denied the reported breakthrough, without giving further details. The Egyptian sources said there was a consensus on a long-term ceasefire in the besieged enclave, yet some sticking points remain, including Hamas' arms. Hamas repeatedly said it was not willing to lay down its arms, a key demand by Israel. Earlier, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported that Egyptian intelligence chief General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad was set to meet an Israeli delegation headed by strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer on Monday in Cairo. The sources said the ongoing talks included Egyptian and Israeli delegations. Mediators Egypt and Qatar did not report developments on the latest talks. Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday that a recent meeting in Doha on efforts to reach a ceasefire made some progress, but noted there was no agreement yet on how to end the war. He said the group is willing to return all remaining Israeli hostages if Israel ends the war in Gaza. But Israel wants Hamas to release the remaining hostages without offering a clear vision on ending the war, he added. The media adviser for the Hamas leadership, Taher Al-Nono, told Reuters on Saturday that the group was open to a years-long truce with Israel in Gaza, adding that the group hoped to build support among mediators for its offer. Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem on Monday night, before Reuters reported that there had been progress in the talks, Dermer said the government remained committed to dismantling Hamas' military capability, ending its rule in Gaza, ensuring that the enclave never again poses a threat to Israel and returning the hostages. Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza on March 18 after a January ceasefire collapsed, saying it would keep up pressure on Hamas until it frees the remaining hostages still held in the enclave. Up to 24 of them are believed to be still alive. The Gaza war started after Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack which killed 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages being taken to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Since then, Israel's offensive on the enclave killed more than 52,000, according to local Palestinian health officials.
TimesLIVE
29-04-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near ‘significant breakthrough': sources
Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in Gaza were on the verge of a 'significant breakthrough', two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Monday. There was no immediate comment from Israel and Hamas. Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a brief post on X an Israeli official denied the reported breakthrough, without giving further details. The Egyptian sources said there was a consensus on a long-term ceasefire in the besieged enclave but some sticking points remain, including Hamas' arms. Hamas repeatedly said it was not willing to lay down its arms, a key demand by Israel. Earlier Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported Egyptian intelligence chief Gen Hassan Mahmoud Rashad was to meet an Israeli delegation headed by strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer in Cairo on Monday. The sources said the talks included Egyptian and Israeli delegations. Mediators Egypt and Qatar did not report developments on the latest talks. Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday a recent meeting in Doha on efforts to reach a ceasefire made some progress, but noted there was no agreement yet on how to end the war. He said the militant group is willing to return all remaining Israeli hostages if Israel ends the war in Gaza. However, Israel wants Hamas to release the remaining hostages without offering a clear vision on ending the war, he said. The media adviser for the Hamas leadership, Taher Al-Nono, told Reuters on Saturday the group was open to a years-long truce with Israel in Gaza, adding it hoped to build support among mediators for its offer. Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem on Monday night, before Reuters reported there had been progress in the talks, Dermer said the government remained committed to dismantling Hamas' military capability, ending its rule in Gaza, ensuring the enclave never again poses a threat to Israel and returning the hostages. Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza on March 18 after a January ceasefire collapsed, saying it would keep up pressure on Hamas until it frees the remaining hostages held in the enclave. Up to 24 of them are believed to be alive.
LBCI
29-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near 'significant breakthrough,' security sources tell Reuters
Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in Gaza were on the verge of a "significant breakthrough," two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Monday. There was no immediate comment from Israel and Hamas. Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a brief post on X that an Israeli official denied the reported breakthrough, without giving further details. The Egyptian sources said there was a consensus on a long-term ceasefire in the besieged enclave, yet some sticking points remain, including Hamas arms. Hamas repeatedly said it was not willing to lay down its arms, a key demand by Israel. Earlier, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported that Egyptian intelligence chief General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad was set to meet an Israeli delegation headed by strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer on Monday in Cairo. The sources said the ongoing talks included Egyptian and Israeli delegations. Mediators Egypt and Qatar did not report developments on the latest talks. Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday that a recent meeting in Doha on efforts to reach a ceasefire made some progress, but noted there was no agreement yet on how to end the war. He said the militant group is willing to return all remaining Israeli hostages if Israel ends the war in Gaza. But Israel wants Hamas to release the remaining hostages without offering a clear vision on ending the war, he added. The media adviser for the Hamas leadership, Taher Al-Nono, told Reuters on Saturday that the group was open to a years-long truce with Israel in Gaza, adding that the group hoped to build support among mediators for its offer. Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem on Monday night, before Reuters reported that there had been progress in the talks, Dermer said the government remained committed to dismantling Hamas' military capability, ending its rule in Gaza, ensuring that the enclave never again poses a threat to Israel and returning the hostages. Reuters
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near ‘significant breakthrough' as Hamas resists arms demand, say Egyptian sources
CAIRO, April 29 — Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in Gaza were on the verge of a 'significant breakthrough,' two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Monday. There was no immediate comment from Israel and Hamas. Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a brief post on X that an Israeli official denied the reported breakthrough, without giving further details. The Egyptian sources said there was a consensus on a long-term ceasefire in the besieged enclave, yet some sticking points remain, including Hamas arms. Hamas repeatedly said it was not willing to lay down its arms, a key demand by Israel. Earlier, Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported that Egyptian intelligence chief General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad was set to meet an Israeli delegation headed by strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer on Monday in Cairo. The sources said the ongoing talks included Egyptian and Israeli delegations. Mediators Egypt and Qatar did not report developments on the latest talks. Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Sunday that a recent meeting in Doha on efforts to reach a ceasefire made some progress, but noted there was no agreement yet on how to end the war. He said the militant group is willing to return all remaining Israeli hostages if Israel ends the war in Gaza. But Israel wants Hamas to release the remaining hostages without offering a clear vision on ending the war, he added. The media adviser for the Hamas leadership, Taher Al-Nono, told Reuters on Saturday that the group was open to a years-long truce with Israel in Gaza, adding that the group hoped to build support among mediators for its offer. Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem on Monday night, before Reuters reported that there had been progress in the talks, Dermer said the government remained committed to dismantling Hamas' military capability, ending its rule in Gaza, ensuring that the enclave never again poses a threat to Israel and returning the hostages. Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza on March 18 after a January ceasefire collapsed, saying it would keep up pressure on Hamas until it frees the remaining hostages still held in the enclave. Up to 24 of them are believed to be still alive. The Gaza war started after Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack which killed 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages being taken to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. Since then, Israel's offensive on the enclave killed more than 52,000, according to local Palestinian health officials. — Reuters
