Hostage talks are at a deadlock, Qatari PM says Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said that the talks had reached a deadlock The Media Line reported.
“One side seeks a comprehensive agreement for Gaza, while the other insists on a partial deal. We have not been able to bridge the gap,” Al-Thani said, citing irreconcilable differences.
He blamed Israel’s “irresponsible and aggressive behavior” for undermining negotiations, referencing the Israeli military’s expanded campaign in Gaza following the release of hostage Edan Alexander. Never mind Hamas' “irresponsible, aggressive and murderous behavior”
Al-Thani added that Qatar remained committed to negotiations between the two parties. “We are determined, alongside our partners, 1. to stop the war, 2. secure the release of hostages 3. and end the suffering of Gaza’s civilians,”
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar:
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Israel could end Gaza war ‘tomorrow’ if Hamas frees hostages, exits Strip.
In a statement, the Hostage and Missing Families Forum said that it did not believe the government had any plans to bring home the hostages.
“No spin will hide the simple truth – the Israeli government has no real plan to bring back the last hostage," it said. "The majority of the public supports the return of all the hostages, even at the cost of halting the fighting.
"Only the return of all of them at once will allow for a process of rehabilitation and recovery for the country and the army. Hamas will not be defeated without bringing back the last hostage.
"Until then, there will be no victory – not even the semblance of one."
