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Netanyahu office: Gaza talks in Doha now include ending war or truce

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Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas that are taking place in Doha include discussions on ending the war as well as a truce and hostage deal proposal, a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.

An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 16 2025. Reuters/Ammar Awad

An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 16 2025. Reuters/Ammar Awad

Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas that are taking place in Doha include discussions on ending the war as well as a truce and hostage deal proposal, a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday.

Ending the war must include the demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip as well as the exile of Hamas militants, the statement said.

A senior Israeli official said there has been little progress in the talks so far.

Reporting by May Angel and Maayan Lubell

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