As the threat of an evacuation of Gaza City increases, the mediators in the Israel-Hamas talks are struggling to find a way to halt the impending violent escalation – Israel's planned takeover of the city. Egypt and Qatar continue to push for a cease-fire, but their efforts are being blocked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to consider Hamas' latest response to their proposal.

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