Talks have not broken down, but are taking place at a “much slower pace” than before the escalation from Friday evening, the source told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of negotiations.
Gaza’s besieged people had barely any communication with the outside world on Saturday as Zionist jets dropped more bombs on the Hamas-ruled Palestinian enclave and military chiefs said a long-threatened ground offensive was gearing up.
Qatar has been conducting behind-the-scenes diplomacy for more than three weeks, speaking to Hamas officials and the Israeli regime to promote peace and secure the release of more than 200 prisoners Hamas and Resistance forces are holding in Gaza.
Qatar’s mediation last week led to the release of two American prisoners, a mother and daughter, and two elderly Zionist women.
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