{"id":14181,"date":"2025-03-12T14:44:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=14181"},"modified":"2025-03-12T14:48:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:48:07","slug":"indirect-hamas-israel-talks-continue-in-doha-amid-doubts-over-truce-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/12\/indirect-hamas-israel-talks-continue-in-doha-amid-doubts-over-truce-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Indirect Hamas-Israel Talks Continue in Doha Amid Doubts Over Truce Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

Watan<\/strong><\/em>-The indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel continue in the Qatari capital, Doha, under the supervision of mediators, aiming to extend the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. This comes after the arrival of U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff, amid doubts over Israel\u2019s willingness to proceed with previously agreed de-escalation phases.<\/p>\n

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Hamas: We Have Shown Flexibility<\/h3>\n

In a statement issued by its spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou, Hamas stated it is \u201cawaiting new steps\u201d from the Doha negotiations to move forward with the second phase of the prisoner<\/a> exchange deal and ceasefire implementation.<\/p>\n

Al-Qanou accused Israel of reneging on the ceasefire agreement, saying this contradicts international will and mediator<\/a> efforts aimed at stabilizing the truce and ending the war.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that Hamas has shown flexibility and engaged positively in all negotiation phases and remains committed to compelling Israel to honor the agreement and fulfill the demands of the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n

“We are waiting for new steps from the Doha negotiations to proceed with the second phase, resume aid entry, and ensure an end to the war.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Israeli authorities have continued pressuring Hamas to accept an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire without progressing to the second phase, which would require a full Israeli commitment to ending the war.<\/p>\n

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Israeli Pressure and Internal Disputes<\/h3>\n

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated:<\/p>\n

\u201cA deadline must be set for the return of the hostages. Hamas prefers prolonged negotiations to ensure its survival.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hebrew media reports revealed that the Israeli delegation in Doha has limited authority and is not negotiating a comprehensive prisoner exchange deal. Instead, it seeks to push through a prior U.S. proposal introduced by Whitkoff at the end of the first ceasefire phase. This proposal includes:<\/p>\n