Why is that important?
Direct U.S. negotiations with Hamas are a unique event that may have affected the hostage situation and stableness in the region. Failure to talk may mean further tensions and the request to search fresh solutions in conflict.
What are the next steps?
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar proceed their efforts to extend the truce, and the main negotiator on the American side is Steve Witkoff. His talks in Qatar are shortly planned to contribute to the advancement of the negotiations.
What did Steve Witkoff say?
Witkoff, president Trump's envoy, stressed in an interview with Fox News that it was essential to set deadlines for the second phase of the agreement. In his opinion, it is crucial to leave the Gaza Strip by Hamas and disarm the organization.
What are the parties' positions?
Israel seeks to release the hostages and disarm Hamas while Hamas wants to negociate the second phase of the agreement, which assumes a permanent truce.
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