Israeli negotiators are holding talks with mediators in Doha over a ceasefire with Hamas and the release of hostages from Gaza, as diplomats push for a deal before Donald Trump takes office in January.
Israeli and US officials have expressed guarded optimism about the chances of a deal, but mediators have previously been hopeful that the warring parties were edging towards an agreement, only for the process to founder over their refusal to compromise on important issues.
The Israeli team arrived in Qatar on Monday evening, and the talks are expected to be crucial in gauging whether the parties are finally willing to break the months-long deadlock that has stymied efforts to end the 14-month war in Gaza.
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