Hamas, Israel and Qatar

Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in the movement of Gazan civilians back to their homes in the north.
Watch: Qatar prime minister speaks as Hamas accepts Israel ceasefire deal
Watch again as Qatar’s prime minister held a press conference on Wednesday (15 January) as Hamas accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel.
Qatar's foreign ministry says drafts of possible agreement sent to both Hamas and Israel
Qatar has handed over drafts of a possible ceasefire agreement to both Hamas and Israel, Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said on Tuesday, adding that this is the closest point to a deal over the past months.
Qatar announces historic ceasefire, hostage release between Israel and Hamas
Under the terms of the agreement, a ceasefire will go into effect on January 19, temporarily halting military operations in Gaza - Click on the link for more.
Israel says Hamas' list of hostages to be released violates agreement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Hamas has violated an agreement on the release of hostages with its publication of those to be released on Saturday.
Israel and Hamas pause war in Gaza following ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas have worked out a ceasefire deal to pause the current conflict in Gaza. Here are the terms of the deal.
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Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s open to ‘dialogue’ with Hamas, praises Qatar
Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, said on Wednesday that he welcomed the potential for “a dialogue” ...
Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ...
Diplomacy Is All Hamas Has Left in the Arsenal
For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian ...
Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’
In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump ...
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) on Sunday.
Opinion
The Trump administration must resist the temptation of direct talks with Hamas
Last week’s Hamas-Israel hostage deal revealed a glaring and uncomfortable reality - the United States, albeit indirectly, became entangled with a murderous jihadi group. Securing the release of ...
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Qatar PM Says Israel, Hamas Must Show 'Good Faith' For Lasting Gaza Peace
Qatar's prime minister said Tuesday that a lasting peace in Gaza would depend on Israel and Hamas acting in "good faith", days into a fragile truce in the Palestinian territory mediated by the ...
Wilson Center3d
Hamas at Crossroads: Pragmatism, Isolation, and the Uncertain Path Ahead
Hamas faces an uncertain future post-ceasefire, grappling with leadership losses, declining foreign support, and strained ...