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2025-07-21 03:27

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The latest remarks from Qatari officials have cast a cold shadow over hopes for a swift ceasefire in Gaza, clearly emphasizing that ceasefire negotiations “require time.” This statement suggests that the expectation previously held by U.S. President Donald Trump—that an agreement might be announced during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington—is now facing significant hurdles.

A new round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas commenced on Sunday, following both sides’ acceptance of a preliminary ceasefire framework brokered by the United States. This agreement, set for a 60-day period, is seen as a potential path to ending the 21-month-long conflict. “At this moment, I cannot provide a timeline, but it is clear that we need time to push this forward,” said Majid Al-Ansari, spokesman for the Qatari Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday, the third day of negotiations in Doha. A Palestinian official familiar with the talks also confirmed that “no breakthroughs have been achieved so far.”

Acknowledging the slim chance of an immediate deal suggests that Donald Trump may not be able to announce a ceasefire during Netanyahu’s visit to Washington this week, despite his earlier optimism. On Monday, Trump expressed confidence about progress, telling reporters “things are moving very well,” and noting that Hamas “wants a ceasefire.” However, Al-Ansari indicated that the talks remain in an early phase. “Currently, delegations from both sides are in Doha. We are consulting with each separately regarding the negotiation framework. The negotiations have not officially begun, but discussions on the framework are ongoing,” he explained.

In Gaza, the death toll continues to rise. The Gaza Civil Defense reported that Israeli airstrikes caused 29 fatalities, including three children. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that on Monday night, Hamas militants launched an attack near Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, killing five Israeli soldiers and injuring 14. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense, reported that a drone strike hit a displaced persons’ camp in southern Gaza, resulting in nine deaths. Shaima Shar, 30, who lives in the camp, recalled, “I was preparing breakfast for four children outside the tent—beans and some dry bread—when suddenly there was a loud explosion.”

Health officials at Nasser Hospital stated that one of the Israeli airstrikes targeted a tent sheltering displaced persons in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, killing four. Another strike in the city resulted in four deaths—a mother, a father, and their two children, according to officials. In central Gaza, an Israeli airstrike hit a group of people, causing 10 deaths and injuring 72, according to a statement from Awda Hospital in Nuseirat. The Israeli military accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields, an allegation Hamas denies.

The IDF has issued evacuation orders for additional neighborhoods in Khan Yunis, forcing thousands to flee ahead of new Israeli attacks. The current ceasefire proposal includes phased release of 28 hostages, Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza, increased humanitarian aid to the region, and discussions on ending the war. Hamas demands assurances from Israel that no new offensive will be launched once the 60-day ceasefire ends. A prior ceasefire deal broke down in March after Israel failed to meet commitments related to negotiations intended to lead to a second phase of the ceasefire and possibly permanent peace.

Israel has stated it will not agree to a ceasefire until Hamas releases the 50 hostages it still holds, over half of whom have reportedly died, and disarms. Palestinian sources revealed earlier this week that disagreements persist over the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

In contrast to the cautious stance of Palestinian and Qatari officials, senior Israeli officials have highlighted progress in the negotiations. Ze’ev Elkin, a member of Israel’s security cabinet, said there is a “considerable possibility” of reaching a ceasefire agreement. “Hamas wants to change several core issues; it’s not simple, but progress is being made,” he told Israel’s public broadcaster Kan.

On Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz proposed a plan to forcibly relocate all Palestinians in Gaza to a camp in the ruins of Rafah. Legal experts and scholars have described this plan as a “blueprint for crimes against humanity.” Katz said he had ordered the IDF to prepare a camp in Rafah, which he called a “humanitarian city.” The Israeli military would control the surrounding area and initially “transfer” 600,000 Palestinians—mainly those displaced within the Mawasi area. Ultimately, the entire Gaza population would be relocated there, as Israel aims to implement what Katz called an “immigration plan,” according to a report in Haaretz citing his remarks.

Khalid Attar, a 33-year-old researcher, suggested the announcement might be a tactic to gain leverage in ceasefire talks. “However, if this is an official plan… it is a forced displacement disguised as humanitarian aid. They are trying to push Gaza’s population into a camp in Rafah — a shocking step toward depopulating Gaza,” Attar said. Conversely, Khalid Abu Sultan, a 33-year-old former marketing professional, supports any plan that helps unarmed civilians leave Gaza and “escape the massacre.” “Honestly, we have reached an unbearable point. We are not against relocation... on the contrary, we support moving in order to live with dignity because everything here is destroyed,” he said. Maysa Qader, 44, who also relocated to Gaza City, expressed hope that the war ends soon so that “these plans will never be implemented.”

According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli assaults have caused over 57,000 deaths, mostly civilians. The United Nations and several Western governments regard this figure as credible. The offensive has plunged Gaza into a severe humanitarian crisis, with many facing famine threats and much of the territory reduced to rubble. This war was triggered by Hamas’s October 2023 attack on southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people—mostly civilians—and resulted in 250 kidnappings.

Reporting contributions: Agence France-Presse and Reuters.