On Wednesday in Doha, U.S. President Donald Trump will sit down with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani to explore a roadmap for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire. The proposed deal calls for a phased release of hostages, partial Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza and broader discussions on ending the conflict.
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have been meeting in Doha since July 6, guided by U.S., Qatari and Egyptian mediators. According to Axios reporter Barak Ravid's post on X, the talks have already covered key elements of the U.S.-backed plan, though significant gaps remain.
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Middle East envoy, expressed optimism over the weekend, saying he was 'hopeful' these negotiations could break the deadlock. However, Israel and Hamas remain divided on the scope of an eventual Israeli pullback from parts of the Palestinian enclave.
As the clock ticks on the 60-day proposal, Trump's meeting in Doha could prove pivotal. With hostages' lives and regional stability hanging in the balance, global eyes will be on this high-stakes effort to turn ceasefire talks into concrete progress.
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Trump to meet Qatari PM to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal, Axios reports
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