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international-relations1 year ago

"Qatar's Mediating Role in Gaza Hostage Deal Talks Under Review"

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced that the country is reassessing its role as a mediator in the Gaza hostage deal talks, citing concerns about political interests undermining its efforts. This comes after US Democratic congressman Steny Hoyer called for a reevaluation of the US-Qatar relationship and suggested that Qatar must pressure Hamas for progress in the talks. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the limited role of mediators and condemned Israel's "collective punishment" policy in Gaza and the recent violence in the West Bank.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#gaza#hamas#hostage-talks
international-relations1 year ago

"High-Level Delegations from Israel and US Head to Cairo for Hostage Negotiations with Hamas"

Israel plans to send a high-level delegation, including Mossad Director Dedi Barnea and CIA Director Bill Burns, to Cairo for talks with Egypt and Qatar regarding hostage negotiations with Hamas. The delegation's departure depends on a potential shift in Hamas' stance, and Egypt has reportedly attempted to leverage Israel's planned military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas into reaching a deal. US President Joe Biden has emphasized the importance of a hostage ceasefire, while the main sticking points in the negotiations revolve around Hamas' demand for a permanent ceasefire and IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#cairo#hostage-talks#international-relations
politics1 year ago

"CIA Director Burns Travels to Cairo for Gaza Hostage Talks"

CIA Director William Burns is set to travel to Cairo for further hostage talks after Hamas delivered a new set of terms to the Qatari government. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' latest counterproposal, while Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that it offered "space" for a potential agreement. The latest offer from Hamas includes phased hostage releases in exchange for longer cease-fires and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, as well as the release of Palestinian prisoners and aid for Gaza's reconstruction. This will be the fifth round of talks for Burns, who has been leading U.S. efforts on hostage negotiations.

via CBS News|
#cia#hamas#hostage-talks
international-relations1 year ago

"Hostage Talks in Paris and Pelosi's Call for FBI Probe into Pro-Palestine Protests with Alleged Russia Ties"

Hostage talks between Israel and Hamas are taking place in Paris, with the involvement of CIA Chief William Burns, Mossad Chief David Barnea, and other officials. Meanwhile, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has suggested a probe into the funding of US protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, alleging potential Russian links. Additionally, three US service members were killed in a drone attack near the Syrian-Jordanian border, marking the first such casualties in the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. In other developments, a British warship repelled a drone attack by Yemen's Houthi group in the Red Sea, and Lebanon's Maronite Patriarch criticized Hezbollah's escalation of tensions with Israel.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#gaza#hamas#hostage-talks
world1 year ago

"High-Stakes Hostage Talks: CIA Director Meets with Regional Leaders to Secure Gaza Cease-Fire"

CIA Director William Burns is set to meet with the director of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency and the Qatari Prime Minister to discuss a proposal to free the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including six Israeli-Americans. The proposal involves a temporary ceasefire to release women, older individuals, and wounded hostages, with potential discussions on a prolonged humanitarian pause, additional aid for Gazans, and Palestinian prisoner releases. The talks come amid heightened tensions between Israel and Qatar, with the latter serving as a key diplomatic intermediary for the U.S. in the region.

via CBS News|
#cia#hamas#hostage-talks
international-relations2 years ago

"Israel's Dilemma: Hostage Talks and the Challenge of Hamas Demands"

Hostage talks between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked as Hamas demands a permanent cease-fire and full IDF withdrawal from Gaza, along with the release of Palestinian prisoners. Israeli officials reject these terms, leading to an impasse in negotiations. American, Qatari, and Egyptian officials continue to mediate, with proposals for a phased release of hostages and prisoners. The talks are part of a broader diplomatic effort to stabilize the region and involve Arab countries in Gaza's rebuilding, but the release of prisoners in exchange for a brutal attack is contentious in Israel.

via NBC News|
#cease-fire#hamas#hostage-talks
international-relations2 years ago

"Israel's Bid to Revive Hostage Talks with Hamas Sours"

Hamas has rejected an Israeli offer to halt fighting for one week in exchange for the release of dozens of hostages, stating that they will only discuss the release of Israeli captives once a cease-fire is implemented. Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political wing, visited Cairo to negotiate a cease-fire and secure more humanitarian aid for Gaza.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#cease-fire#hamas#hostage-talks
conflict2 years ago

"Israel's Withdrawal from Hostage Talks Escalates Gaza Conflict"

Israeli warplanes intensified their bombardment of Gaza for a second day, targeting various locations including southern Gaza, the Jabalya refugee camp, and the Shujaiya neighborhood. The Gaza Health Ministry reported at least 193 people killed and 652 injured since the collapse of a week-long humanitarian pause. Israel Defense Forces have hit 400 targets since Friday, signaling an escalation of the conflict. Hostage talks between Israel and Hamas have collapsed, with Israel recalling negotiators and vowing to continue the war until Hamas is eradicated. The renewed violence has overwhelmed Gaza's hospitals and caused fresh misery for its residents, with medical supplies running low. The United Nations warns of a humanitarian crisis and the potential for an exodus of Gaza residents to neighboring Egypt. Vice President Kamala Harris has stated that the United States will not permit forced relocations or the besiegement of Gaza.

via The Washington Post|
#airstrikes#conflict#gaza