Israel Plans Delegation Qatar Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Israel is preparing to send a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a potential Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal following a positive response from Hamas to a US-backed ceasefire proposal. Hamas expressed readiness to engage immediately in talks, requesting minor amendments including guarantees for a swift transition to negotiations, expanded guarantors possibly including Turkey, humanitarian aid distribution, and Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza. Israeli officials acknowledge the response as having "something to work with" and the security cabinet is actively reviewing the details ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump. Mediators from Qatar, the US, and Egypt remain optimistic about reaching an agreement, with Hamas and allied factions emphasizing the need for guarantees against renewed hostilities. The talks mark a significant diplomatic step amid nearly two years of conflict, with a proposed 60-day truce and hostage exchanges under discussion. Israel’s next moves depend on ongoing deliberations and the outcome of the imminent diplomatic mission to Doha.