Mediation Stalemate: Awaiting Responses from Hamas and Israel

Qatari and Egyptian mediators await formal responses from Hamas and Israel regarding a U.N.-backed ceasefire proposal, as talks continue in coordination with the United States. No official announcements have been made yet.

Qatari and Egyptian mediators have not received formal responses from Hamas or Israel over a U.N.-backed ceasefire proposal, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters on Tuesday.

"Talks are ongoing between mediators and Israel and Hamas in coordination with the United States," the official said. (Writing by Tala Ramadan Editing by Peter Graff)