Qatar dashes hopes of rapid Gaza ceasefire, saying talks ‘will need time’

<p>Comments suggest obstacle to Trump’s wish to announce deal during Netanyahu’s Washington visit</p><p>Progress towards a ceasefire in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/gaza">Gaza</a> has been slow, officials in Qatar say, dashing hopes of a rapid end to hostilities in the devastated Palestinian territory.</p><p>The new round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, after both sides accepted a broad US-sponsored outline of a deal for an initial 60-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the 21-month conflict.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/08/qatar-talks-gaza-ceasefire-netanyahu-trump-washington-visit">Continue reading...</a>