Israel, Hamas to hold Gaza truce talks as Netanyahu due to meet Trump
Briefly

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are ongoing in Qatar with a focus on securing a ceasefire and a deal for the release of captives. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with US President Donald Trump, who suggests a deal could be reached soon. Netanyahu has indicated progress in the release of hostages, but negotiations face challenges due to unacceptable demands from Hamas and internal cabinet disagreements regarding aid and redeployment issues. The outcome of the meetings is crucial for Israel's regional agenda, beyond just the Gaza situation.
Israeli negotiators were instructed to achieve a ceasefire under conditions Israel has accepted, while negotiations aim for a truce and release of captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Netanyahu indicated that a significant number of hostages would be released soon, while discussions with President Trump could help advance the negotiations at hand.
Negotiations in Qatar are focused on securing a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal, with Israeli leadership navigating pressures from the US and internal disagreements.
After Hamas’s response to a draft ceasefire proposal was deemed unacceptable, Netanyahu's discussions with the U.S. are seen as pivotal for advancing Israel's regional objectives.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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