Senior Israeli Official: No Progress Made in Negotiations Over Past 24 Hours

according to ​the English section⁣ of webangah news Agency, citing Mehr ​news Agency, the American news outlet Axios reported that the ⁢Israeli negotiation team ⁢remains in Doha, Qatar’s capital. Though, Steve Witkoff, former US Special Envoy for Middle East affairs under Donald Trump, has not yet ‌traveled to the region.

The⁤ report cites American sources describing ongoing disagreements and complexities surrounding a ceasefire and post-conflict arrangements in Gaza.

Israel ‍continues to insist on establishing a ⁣”buffer zone” along Gaza’s borders-2 to 3 kilometers deep near ⁣Rafah ‌and 1 to 2 kilometers elsewhere. This demand remains one of the main obstacles preventing a final agreement.

American sources told Axios that Washington has​ proposed focusing current talks on two issues: prisoner lists and how humanitarian aid will be⁤ distributed within Gaza.

Under the US-proposed terms, the⁢ withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza will not⁢ be addressed at this stage. ‌Discussions on this matter are planned only after reaching consensus on other major points.