Netanyahu recalls ceasefire negotiation team from Doha

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recalled his Gaza ceasefire and hostage release negotiation team from talks in Doha, Qatar to “continue consultations in Israel”, according to a statement released by his office. 

“We appreciate the efforts of mediators Qatar and Egypt and the efforts of [US special envoy Steve] Witkoff to bring about a breakthrough in the talks,” the statement added.

Progress in the talks, which began on 6 July, has been stalled for weeks. Israel broke a previous ceasefire agreement on 18 March to continue its war on Gaza, in which over 59,000 Palestinians have been killed.