فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Indirect and difficult negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire in Gaza, which began in Doha a week ago, have entered their second week with clear stagnation in reaching an agreement. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a near ceasefire deal.
Gaza, under a severe blockade and widespread devastation after more than 21 months of war triggered by an unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, continues to suffer civilian casualties. Local civil defense reported at least 22 Palestinians killed in recent Israeli airstrikes, including 10 in Gaza City and 12 in Khan Younis.
Both parties accuse each other of undermining the talks launched on July 6 in Doha through Qatari, American, and Egyptian mediation. The proposal includes a 60-day truce linked to the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
A Palestinian official close to the negotiations confirmed that the Hamas delegation remains in Doha, with mediators continuing efforts to persuade Israel to present a revised and acceptable withdrawal map from Gaza. However, disagreements over the extent of Israeli withdrawal remain the main obstacle, as Israel insists on maintaining forces over more than 40% of Gaza’s territory, which Hamas rejects, demanding a partial withdrawal only.
Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, thick smoke columns were seen over northern Gaza, while images circulated showing Islamic Jihad fighters launching rockets at Israeli positions near Gaza.
On the humanitarian front, Gaza’s population faces severe shortages of aid amid rising casualties, with the United Nations warning of a worsening crisis as the blockade continues and more than two million residents face the threat of famine.
President Trump stated that talks are ongoing and expressed hope for a swift resolution, emphasizing continued coordination with involved parties.
Meanwhile, Hamas accuses Israel of sabotaging negotiations by imposing new conditions, while Israel claims Hamas is obstructing an agreement, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledging to resume military operations after any potential 60-day truce if Hamas does not surrender.
The issue of Israeli hostages held in Gaza remains a sensitive and critical point in the talks amid ongoing accusations and tensions on the ground.
Mediators in Doha, Cairo, and Washington continue intensive efforts to push the parties toward a ceasefire agreement to stop the bloodshed and alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza, amid an atmosphere of anticipation and concern over the future of the negotiations.
