Ceasefire talks in Doha 'serious and constructive': Qatar, Egypt and US

Mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the US said the ceasefire negotiations in Doha were “serious and constructive”.

In a joint statement, the three countries announced that Israel and Hamas were presented with a proposal that “narrows the gaps between the parties” while aligning with the “principles” outlined by US Joe President Biden in May.

“Senior officials from our governments will meet again in Cairo before the end of next week, hoping to reach an agreement on the terms set out today,” the statement said, emphasising that “there is no more time to waste and no excuses for further delay that can be accepted by any party.”

The statement added: “The path is now clear to achieve this outcome, to save lives, to bring relief to the people of Gaza and to calm regional tensions.”