Israel-Hamas Indirect Talks in Doha End Without Progress
Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha have concluded without progress on a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel’s Defense Minister announced plans to establish a "humanitarian city" in Rafah for displaced Gazans.
Palestinian officials have reported that indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha have ended without any progress toward a ceasefire.
A Palestinian official, speaking to AFP after the talks concluded on Monday morning, stated that efforts to broker a truce between the two sides have so far yielded no results.
In a separate development, Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, announced that the Israeli military has been instructed to prepare plans for the establishment of a “humanitarian city” in the ruins of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
This initiative aims to relocate approximately 600,000 Palestinians—primarily from the Al-Mawasi area—to this new zone following security screenings. Gallant emphasized that once residents enter the humanitarian city, they will not be permitted to leave.
The proposed humanitarian city is part of Israel’s broader strategy to address the displacement crisis in Gaza, where thousands have been forced to flee their homes due to ongoing conflict. However, the plan has raised concerns among humanitarian organizations and Palestinian leaders, who fear it could lead to further restrictions on the movement of Gaza’s population.
The failure of the Doha talks underscores the deepening stalemate in efforts to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in significant casualties and widespread destruction in Gaza.
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