Global Powers Urge Israel and Hamas to Resume Peace Talks

Leaders from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have urged Israel and Hamas to restart peace talks on the war in Gaza, highlighting the need to finalize the details of a cease-fire and hostage release. Talks are planned for August 15 in Doha or Cairo.

Leaders from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have called for Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table next week, emphasizing the urgency of finalizing details for a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the invitation for the talks, which are scheduled for August 15 and could be held in either Doha or Cairo.

A senior U.S. official indicated that only a few areas of disagreement remain between the parties, with mediators proposing solutions to resolve these issues. The talks aim to end a devastating 10-month conflict.