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2024-08-15 05:50:08
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Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards

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Hamas has decided to skip the Qatar ceasefire talks but may consider meeting with mediators afterwards. The US is expecting indirect talks to proceed but warns that urgent progress is needed.

Israel will be sending a negotiation team, including spy chief David Barnea, domestic security chief Ronen Bar, and military hostages chief Nitzan Alon. However, Hamas remains skeptical and blames Israel for stalling.

US envoy Amos Hochstein is in Lebanon to deter a potential Hezbollah-Israel escalation, meeting with parliament speaker Nabih Berri and caretaker PM Najib Mikati. Clashes continue in Gaza and the West Bank.

The recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has further complicated the situation, with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar seen as a major obstacle. Despite these challenges, there is still hope for a ceasefire as Hamas remains committed to the proposed plan from July 2nd and wants mediators to bring a serious response from Israel on a mechanism to implement the ceasefire.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages will resume in Qatar's capital, Doha. The talks will include representatives from Israel, the United States, and Egypt, with the possibility of Hamas also being involved. The discussions are based on a plan put forward by US President Joe Biden, which includes a six-week ceasefire that could be extended for further negotiations. The plan also calls for the Israeli army to withdraw from populated areas in the Gaza Strip and the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The negotiations come amidst escalating tensions following the killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah military chief Fuad Shukr, with Iran and Hezbollah threatening retaliation. The US, Egypt, and Qatar have been working as mediators to achieve a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its military operations in the Gaza Strip, and fears of a wider regional conflict involving Iran have grown. The negotiations aim to prevent further escalation and bring an end to the conflict in Gaza.

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Iran has rejected Western requests to refrain from attacking Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran. Israel has put its army on high alert, and the United States has increased its military presence to defend Israel. Hezbollah has threatened to retaliate against Israel, and the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have urged Iran and its allies to avoid attacks. The United States is calling for ceasefire negotiations in Gaza to resume, while Hamas has agreed in principle to participate. Israel has launched a military campaign in Gaza that has resulted in numerous casualties. There has also been ongoing exchange of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli army across the Lebanese border. The situation has prompted diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. The United States envoy is working to ease tensions and prevent a larger conflict. Meanwhile, the international community is calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to prevent further loss of life. The world is closely watching the developments in the region and hoping for a peaceful resolution.

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