Iranian Defense Minister also praises Qatar’s role in the region; Doha hosts Hamas, and Iran has frequently met Hamas leaders in Doha
The talks between Israel, Qatar, and Egypt will reportedly focus on remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas, including over prisoner releases and humanitarian aid.
Even if it is possible that they didn’t know the exact date of the attack, it’s still reasonable to ask for soul-searching in the West and among Western allies about why Oct. 7 wasn’t prevented.
According to the report, Hamas wants its terms for a hostage deal to be carried in three stages, with each stage lasting 42 days.
An outbreak of violence on the Temple Mount, known to Muslims as al-Haram, al-Sharif could have impacted the possibility of a deal.
Positive developments have been made regarding the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Israeli media reported on Thursday evening.
Israel is discussing the 'Al Jazeera Law,' enabling closure of foreign broadcasters affecting national security.