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Hamas and Israel Set for Indirect Negotiations in Doha Tonight

Hamas and Israeli delegations are preparing for a new round of ceasefire negotiations in Doha this evening, with talks focused on implementation mechanisms for the latest ceasefire proposal, according to a senior source close to Hamas. Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya will lead the Hamas delegation, with technical teams already positioned in Doha. The source told Arab media that Hamas will concentrate on comments it previously submitted aimed at improving the current proposal. The negotiations will follow an indirect format, with Hamas and Israeli delegations housed in separate rooms within the same building. Egyptian and Qatari mediators will shuttle between the two sides, transmitting messages and positions while working to bridge gaps between the parties. "Hamas emphasized to the mediators its readiness for serious negotiations that will lead to an agreement that will bring about a permanent end to the war," the source said. The talks are expected to involve point-by-point discussions on each issue, with mediators working to secure agreements while identifying remaining points of disagreement for focused resolution efforts.