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Israel and Hamas Were Not Ready for a Comprehensive Peace Deal, Mediator Says

Qatar's prime minister, a key mediator in the recent Gaza cease-fire, revealed that talks on the most contentious issues between Israel and Hamas were postponed because neither side was ready for a comprehensive peace agreement. The current deal focused on halting hostilities and exchanging hostages for prisoners, leaving unresolved questions about Hamas's weapons and Gaza's future governance. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani noted that while Hamas has shown some openness to discussing its relationship with Israel, internal divisions remain over disarmament and the group's future direction. The next steps may involve forming an international stabilization force and further negotiations, but the timeline for addressing the core disputes is still unclear.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-peace-deal.html
Source Id: 2025-10-859848881

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