Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:48am on 18 Feb 2024,Sunday International
Recent discussions for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, have been described as "not very promising." Despite the challenges, Qatar's Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, maintains optimism but acknowledges time constraints. The talks, involving senior officials from the US, Israel, Egypt, and Qatar in Cairo, aim to broker a pause in the conflict. While concerns about humanitarian aspects persist, Al Thani emphasizes the importance of not linking a truce to the release of hostages. Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister expresses determination to proceed with plans for a Rafah ground invasion.
