Hamas confirms new Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday

A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border
A general view of destruction in North Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Source: REUTERS

A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel is underway in Qatar's Doha, Hamas official Taher al-Nono told Reuters on Saturday.

He said the two sides were discussing all issues without "pre-conditions".

Nono said Hamas was "keen to exert all the effort needed" to help mediators make the negotiations a success, adding there was "no certain offer on the table".

The negotiations come despite Israel preparing to expand operations in the Gaza Strip as they seek "operational control" in some areas of the war-torn enclave.

The return to negotiations also comes after U.S. President Donald Trump ended a Middle East tour on Friday with no apparent progress towards a new ceasefire, although he acknowledged Gaza's growing hunger crisis and the need for aid deliveries.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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