Hamas, Qatar and Israel

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 ministry announced Saturday.
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 Gulf state.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar | AP Explains
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
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.
Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal could enable rearming of Gaza terrorist's groups
As the cease-fire deal is underway between Israel and Hamas terrorists, some military and political commentators in Israel are worried that the deal will enable the Iran-backed terror group to rearm.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal works
Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire agreement to end the war and return the hostages kidnapped by the terror group during the Oct 7 attacks.
Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on day one of ceasefire
Ceasefire suspends 15-month-old war Gaza residents return to devastated neighborhoods, assess damage Hamas and Israel exchange hostages and prisoners amid truce GAZA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Hamas released three Israeli hostages and Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday,
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Qatar PM hopes Palestinian Authority will return to Gaza when war ends
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Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu as ceasefire negotiations take place in Qatar
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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.
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Qatar PM at the center of diplomacy
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U.S. private security contractors will operate key Gaza checkpoint
U.S. private security contractors will start in the coming days to operate a key Gaza checkpoint and deploy armed guards to ...
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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 ...
To secure Gaza ceasefire, dealmakers overcame enemies’ deep distrust
By the time Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced a ceasefire deal last Wednesday ...