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.

DOHA: Gaza mediator Qatar said Tuesday that it was “still waiting” for Israel’s response to a proposal for a truce and hostage release deal in the Palestinian territory after…

Hamas agreed to the proposal, which was put forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar more than 10 days ago.

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…