Hamas has pushed for a permanent truce while Israel has held out for a temporary one. That wide gap has stymied efforts to end the war.

Qatar and Egypt are stepping up their efforts to help bring an end to the ongoing war in Gaza. In coordination with the United States, both countries released a joint statement reaffirming their commi

The U.S. on Wednesday vetoed a draft UN security council resolution demanding "an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Why it matters: This was the first time the U.S. used its veto power to blocks UN security council resolutions on the war in Gaza during the second Trump administration.

A U.S. plan for Gaza seen by Reuters proposes a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 28 Israeli hostages alive and dead in the first week.

Egypt and Qatar said on Sunday they are continuing efforts to converge views and overcome disagreements to rea

Joint statement calls for all parties ‘to exercise responsibility and support the efforts of mediators aimed at resolving the crisis in the Gaza Strip’ - Anadolu Ajansı

A US plan for Gaza guaranteed by President Donald Trump and mediators Qatar and Egypt proposes a 60-day ceasefire in the devastated territory, as well as the release of 1,236 Palestinian prisoners

Egypt and Qatar reaffirm their commitment to advancing a Gaza ceasefire based on US envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal. Hamas welcomes their statement, expressing readiness for indirect talks but reiterating demands for a full IDF withdrawal.

The announcement followed remarks from mediators Qatar and Egypt, who said they would intensify efforts to broker a ceasefire in the war-battered Gaza Strip.