An Israeli official, quoted by Channel 13, confirmed late Sunday that the ongoing negotiations in Doha regarding a ceasefire deal in Gaza are "not on the verge of collapse." The source noted that the Israeli delegation remains in Qatar, adding, "Had the talks collapsed, they would have left already."
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The statement came amid renewed optimism from international players. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope early Monday that a breakthrough agreement could be reached as early as next week.
"Our talks on Gaza are ongoing, and we hope to reach something by next week—we’ll see what happens," Trump said while speaking to reporters in Maryland.
U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, echoed a similar sentiment recently, stating he was “optimistic” about the prospects of a ceasefire deal.
On the Palestinian side, Hamas confirmed Sunday that its delegation met with representatives from the Islamic Jihad Movement to discuss the latest updates in the ongoing negotiations, including Israel’s responses to proposals presented by mediators.
Channel 12 also reported that Israel is expected to submit new maps showing revised plans for a partial military withdrawal from Gaza. These reportedly include modifications to the Israeli position along the Morag axis, a strategic corridor in southern Gaza.
The talks are taking place against the backdrop of continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank and follow months of indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, aiming to broker a phased ceasefire, facilitate hostage exchanges, and initiate long-term reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.
