Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes

The Iran-backed group's chief said such negotiations with Israel would amount to 'surrender.'

The Japan Times

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»“The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“There are no major issues in the observations and inquiries submitted by Hamas regarding the contents” of the proposal, the official added.«
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/hamas-says-no-major-issues-gaza-truce-effort-builds

Hamas says no ‘major’ issues, as Gaza truce effort builds

HAMAS said on Sunday it had no “major issues” after reviewing Israel’s latest proposal for a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in...

The Business Times

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»Qatar's PM says indirect negotiations on a ceasefire deal and the release of hostages in Gaza have largely stalled.

Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, whose country along with Egypt and the United States are mediating between Israel and Hamas, said talks were in a "delicate phase".«

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68835645

Qatar reassessing role as mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks

The Gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire.

BBC News
Why Gaza truce talks between Israel and Hamas are at an ‘impasse’

Hamas wants a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, which at this stage is unacceptable to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to “eliminate” all Hamas battalions.

South China Morning Post

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„Burns, a key figure in the continuing negotiations, is expected to be joined by David Barnea, the head of Mossad, Israel’s spy agency, and negotiators from Egypt and Qatar. Neither the Americans nor the Israelis speak directly to Hamas. Instead, their proposals are relayed through Egyptian and Qatari officials, who speak to members of Hamas.“
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CIA Director Is Heading to Cairo for New Truce Talks

CIA Director William Burns is expected to travel to Cairo on Saturday for further talks on releasing Israeli hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

The Seattle Times