Mediators have stated that a potential deal to end the destructive 10-month war in Gaza is currently being discussed. However, a senior Hamas official has informed the BBC that they will not participate in the indirect talks for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal set to resume in Doha on Thursday. The Palestinian armed group is demanding a roadmap for implementing the agreement and refuses to engage in negotiations merely for the sake of negotiations, accusing Israel of imposing new conditions. Despite Hamas’ absence, the talks are still scheduled to proceed, with US, Egyptian, and Qatari mediators aiming to address the remaining issues and formulate a plan. The US hopes that finalizing a deal could prevent Iran from retaliating against Israel for the assassination of Hamas’s political leader and chief negotiator. Talks have faced obstacles, with Hamas demanding a plan based on previous discussions rather than engaging in new negotiations. The proposed deal includes a ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of hostages, among other provisions. Israel has denied adding new conditions and has agreed to send negotiators to the upcoming talks. President Biden remains committed to reaching an agreement and believes it could help prevent further conflict in the region. La EPA de Irán ha desestimado los llamados occidentales a la contención e insistió en que “una respuesta punitiva a un agresor es un derecho legal”. Haniyeh ha sido sucedido por el líder de Hamas en Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, quien fue uno de los cerebros detrás del ataque del 7 de octubre. El Sr. Netanyahu dijo el lunes que Sinwar “ha sido y sigue siendo el único obstáculo para un trato de rehenes”.
