Israeli Delegation Heads to Doha for High-Stakes Gaza Peace Talks: Disputes and Expectations
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a new peak ahead of crucial diplomatic negotiations. As the situation in Gaza worsens, an Israeli delegation has flown to Doha, the Qatari capital, to discuss potential pathways to end the conflict, secure the release of hostages, and establish conditions for regional stability. Meanwhile, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially stated that the modifications proposed by Hamas to the mediators' offers are unacceptable, further complicating the possibility of reaching a compromise. The delegation, which includes key figures such as Gil Girs — responsible for hostage negotiations, political adviser Ofir Falc, deputy head of intelligence Shin Bet, and a senior Mossad official, has already arrived in Doha. They have announced that despite disagreements over certain proposals, their primary goal remains to secure the release of hostages and prevent further escalation. However, given alarming reports of over 57,000 Palestinian casualties caused by Israeli strikes, along with resource shortages and internal displacement, the peace talks are more urgent than ever. Additionally, the United States and Israel are scheduled to meet in Washington to discuss further steps toward conflict resolution. Meanwhile, the European Union is preparing to present member states with proposals for sanctions and measures against Israel over alleged human rights violations in Gaza. All these developments indicate that prospects for a quick resolution remain very challenging, with diplomatic efforts ongoing.