Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas

Key Points

• Qatari official urges more commitment in cease-fire negotiations
• Israel and Hamas have made decisions based on political interests
• Pressure to reach a deal to free hostages and bring an end to the war in Gaza

Pros

• Growing international pressure for a cease-fire deal to avert an Israeli attack on Rafah
• Efforts to release hostages and prisoners on both sides
• Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. acting as intermediaries in negotiations

Cons

• Talks have effectively stopped with both sides entrenched in their positions
• Israel promises to invade Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah despite global concern
• Strained relations between Qatar and Israel throughout the war

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