Netanyahu expresses optimism that his meeting with Trump could potentially expedite a Gaza agreement, in anticipation of the upcoming Doha dialogue.
The latest development in the ongoing efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal has seen Israel sending a delegation to Qatar for proximity talks with Hamas. These negotiations, which resumed on July 6, 2025, are taking place in Doha amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Despite the resumption of negotiations, significant gaps remain, with Hamas demanding a U.S. guarantee that fighting will end after any proposed 60-day ceasefire period. Israel, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has rejected this demand, describing the changes proposed by Hamas to the ceasefire terms as unacceptable.
Netanyahu's position indicates skepticism about reaching a final deal, and he is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House shortly after the talks resumed. This meeting is hoped to advance the Gaza ceasefire deal, as Trump has recently made a renewed push to end the fighting in Gaza.
The negotiations in Qatar are focused on implementation mechanisms and hostage exchange. Netanyahu believes the meeting with Trump can significantly advance the Gaza ceasefire deal, and he dispatched the negotiators to Doha with clear instructions.
The war in Gaza has been ongoing for approximately 22 months, and the meeting between Netanyahu and Trump will take place in Washington. Positions are being exchanged through mediators during the negotiations in Qatar, with the hope that a possible ceasefire agreement can be reached.
Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas towards a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip have started in Qatar, as reported later on Sunday. As the talks continue, both parties remain hopeful for a peaceful resolution, but the challenges are clear, with Israel unwilling to meet Hamas's demands for a U.S. guarantee and Hamas yet to agree to the proposed ceasefire terms.
Politics and general news have highlighted the continued war-and-conflicts in Gaza, with the latest development being indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar for a ceasefire deal. Despite both parties' hope for a peaceful resolution, significant gaps remain, with Israel unwilling to meet Hamas's demands for a U.S. guarantee, and Hamas yet to agree to the proposed ceasefire terms.
