Hamas, Israel Resume Gaza Talks Amid Major Offensive

Hamas and Israel Resume Gaza Talks Amid Offensive

Negotiations between Hamas and Israel have restarted in Doha, Qatar, aiming to resolve the conflict in Gaza. This development occurred shortly after Israel initiated a significant offensive.

Details of the Negotiations

According to Taher al-Nounou, an advisor to Hamas, discussions are open to all issues without preconditions. Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, noted this as a shift from Hamas's previous stance.

Israel's Operation Gideon's Chariots

The Israeli military announced "Operation Gideon's Chariots," involving troop mobilization to secure key areas in Gaza and rescue hostages. The operation includes striking terror targets and controlling aid distribution.

Humanitarian Concerns

The US President previously highlighted widespread starvation in Gaza. Recent Israeli actions have resulted in a high number of Palestinian fatalities, triggering warnings from the UN regarding potential breaches of international law and calls for demographic shifts. The US has expressed concern.

A UN assessment indicates a critical risk of famine in Gaza. Israel denies claims of a food shortage.

Background

This follows Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which led to Israeli military action. Over 53,000 people have been reported dead in Gaza since.