Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks End Without Breakthrough

The latest indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas ended without a breakthrough, according to a Palestinian official.

The talks, held in Doha over three and a half hours, involved Qatari and Egyptian mediators passing messages between the two parties. No progress was reported, though talks are expected to resume Monday in a bid to bridge persistent gaps. Sources told Reuters that the Israeli delegation lacked authority to finalize a deal, raising concerns about the seriousness of Israel’s participation. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, en route to Washington to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump, maintained that Israel remains committed to three goals: returning all hostages, eliminating Hamas’s capabilities, and ensuring Gaza no longer poses a threat.

Key Highlights

• Indirect Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Doha ended with no breakthrough.
• Hamas insists on full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal; Israel rejects these terms.
• Over 30 killed in Gaza Sunday as Israel strikes 130 Hamas targets.

Hamas, while claiming a positive response to the latest proposal, continues to demand a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal—terms Israel has repeatedly rejected.

Since the last truce collapsed in March, Israel has intensified its military campaign, launching strikes on 130 Hamas targets in the past 24 hours alone, and partially easing an 11-week aid blockade. Civilian casualties continue to mount, with over 30 people killed in Gaza on Sunday, according to hospital sources.

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Public pressure in Israel is growing, with families of hostages urging the government to strike a deal. However, internal divisions persist, with hardliners opposing any ceasefire unless Hamas is completely dismantled. As hopes for a deal rise once more, both sides remain far apart, raising fears of yet another failed peace effort.