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New round of Gaza cease-fire talks under way in Qatar, reportedly without Hamas’ presence

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Indirect Gaza cease-fire talks resumed Thursday in Doha, Qatar although Hamas said it would not attend the discussions. Many in Israel say this might be the last chance for an agreement that would bring home the 115 hostages Hamas is still holding in Gaza following its surprise raid on southern Isra…

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  1. Hamas casts doubt on joining new Gaza cease-fire talks – DW

    Headline from Deutsche Welle ·

  2. Gaza cease-fire talks resume in Doha as deaths top 40,000

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

  3. Newest

    New round of Gaza cease-fire talks under way in Qatar, reportedly without Hamas’ presence

    Headline from Voice of America ·

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Hamas casts doubt on joining new Gaza cease-fire talks – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Israel has accepted talks to finalize a truce deal in the Gaza war, but Hamas questioned the fresh proposals. It said mediators should instead implement a previous plan, and "compel" Israel to comply.

  2. Fox News

    Hamas refuses to attend Gaza cease-fire talks as Biden says it’s ‘still possible’ to reach deal (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Hamas said Sunday it would not participate in new negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza this week unless mediators presented a plan based on previous talks.

  3. NPR

    Israel-Hamas war: The status of cease-fire talks, crisis in Gaza and Israeli politics (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    It's been over 10 months since the attacks on Israel that lead to the war in Gaza. We look at Gaza's humanitarian situation, how the war has affected Israeli politics and where cease-fire talks stand.

  4. Al Jazeera

    New round of Gaza ceasefire talks to take place in Doha on Thursday (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    With no clarity on Hamas joining, US State Department says Qatar has assured the Palestinian group will be represented.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    News Wrap: U.S. says it is committed to Gaza cease-fire talks (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. says it remains committed to talks to end the fighting in Gaza ahead of negotiations planned for Thursday, the Taliban marked the third anniversary of its return to power in Afghanistan, the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in Africa a global hea…

  6. Al-Monitor

    Qatar to host high-stakes Gaza truce talks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Qatar will host Gaza ceasefire talks on Thursday, sources close to the negotiations said, seeking a so-far elusive agreement that the United States hopes would stop Iran striking Israel and avert a wider war.

  7. NPR

    What to know about Thursday's Gaza cease-fire talks (opens NPR)

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    The new round of talks to end the Gaza war will be based on the three-phase proposal President Biden laid out in May. Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. are serving as mediators between Israel and Hamas.

  8. Al-Monitor

    Qatar to host Gaza cease-fire talks amid Iran-Israel tension: What we know (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Hamas says it will not attend the Doha talks, which will take place in Doha.

  9. Al-Monitor

    Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha as deaths top 40,000 (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Gaza ceasefire talks resumed in Doha on Thursday as pressure mounted for a deal to halt the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,000.The conflict sparked by Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel has devastated Gaza, displaced nearly all of its …

  10. Al-Monitor

    Pessimism prevails as Gaza cease-fire talks resume in Doha (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Negotiators are meeting in Doha for what the Biden administration has described as “final stage” Gaza cease-fire talks. But with Hamas refusing to participate and Israel driving a hard bargain, is there any reason for optimism?

  11. Al-Monitor

    Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Doha as deaths top 40,000 (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The United States hailed a "promising start" to Gaza ceasefire talks Thursday, as pressure mounted for a deal to halt the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,005.

  12. New York Times

    What to Know About the State of the Cease-Fire Talks (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    As tensions in the Middle East escalate, negotiators are set to meet in Qatar to try to reach an agreement to end the war in Gaza. President Biden said he was “not giving up” but that it was “getting harder” to remain optimistic.

  13. Al-Monitor

    Pressure for deal builds ahead of new Gaza truce talks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Pressure built for a Gaza ceasefire to be agreed at talks set to resume Thursday in Qatar to avert a wider war involving Iran, after months of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.In a veiled warning to Iran, Hamas and Israel, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Qatar's Prime …

  14. Deutsche Welle

    Middle East: Cease-fire talks restart in Doha without Hamas – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Israeli, US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators have restarted cease-fire talks in Qatar, despite Hamas refusing to take part. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all sides not to undermine the process. DW has more.

  15. Al Jazeera

    New round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha: Where do Hamas, Israel stand? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.

  16. NPR

    Talks to negotiate a cease-fire deal in Gaza are set to resume Thursday (opens NPR)

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    Can another round of U.S.-brokered cease-fire talks lead to an end to the war in Gaza? That's where tens of thousands of people have been killed and families have been repeatedly displaced.

  17. The Columbian

    A new round of Gaza cease-fire talks is starting. Why is a deal so elusive? (opens The Columbian)

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    JERUSALEM (AP) — International mediators are hoping to kickstart stalled cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with a new round of talks meant to finally clinch a deal between the sides. Bu

  18. Courthouse News Service

    Gaza cease-fire talks resume in Doha as deaths top 40,000 (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Mediation efforts have repeatedly stalled since a weeklong truce in November when militants released dozens of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.

  19. Al-Monitor

    Gaza cease-fire talks begin in Doha without Hamas (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Israeli, American, Egyptian and Qatari representatives are meeting Thursday for another push to finalize a deal to halt the Hamas-Israel war.

  20. UPI

    Gaza cease-fire talks to resume Thursday amid soaring regional tensions (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Gaza cease-fire and hostage negotiations are set to resume Thursday in Doha despite Hamas stating it will not show and amid fears of a potential Iranian strike on Israel.

  21. New York Times

    Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, but Hopes Are Muted Amid Fears of Wider War (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Negotiators met in Qatar for the latest round of negotiations on a deal that would end the fighting and perhaps reduce escalating regional tensions, but Hamas did not send representatives.

  22. Deutsche Welle

    Middle East updates: Hamas to skip Qatar cease-fire talks – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Israel is set to attend cease-fire talks in Qatar on Thursday, but militant group Hamas declined to send a delegation. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all sides not to undermine the process. DW has more.

  23. Voice of America

    New round of Gaza cease-fire talks under way in Qatar, reportedly without Hamas’ presence (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Indirect Gaza cease-fire talks resumed Thursday in Doha, Qatar although Hamas said it would not attend the discussions. Many in Israel say this might be the last chance for an agreement that would bring home the 115 hostages Hamas is still holding in Gaza following its surprise raid on southern Isra…

  24. Foreign Policy

    Hamas Skips Cease-Fire, Hostage Release Talks in Qatar (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Foreign Policy's feed description

    Both sides accuse the other of delaying negotiations as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 40,000 people.

  25. CNN

    High-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks are underway. Here’s what to know (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Mediators in talks for a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel are making a last-ditch effort this week to revive stalled negotiations, with high-stakes discussions continuing Friday against a backdrop of tension and desperation in the region.

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