Gaza war: High-stakes ceasefire and hostage talks resume in Doha

A deal is considered key to stopping the war from spiralling into an all-out regional conflict.

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An agreement is seen as key to stopping the 10-month conflict spiralling into an all-out regional war involving Iran, but expectations of a breakthrough are low.

Hamas has said it will not participate in the indirect negotiations in Doha for now, although mediators are expected to relay messages to the armed group’s officials based there.

It has called for a roadmap based on a proposal outlined by the US president and has accused Israel's prime minister of adding new conditions, which he has denied.

Israeli media report that the country’s negotiating team has been given a slightly expanded mandate and cited officials as warning that they consider this the “last chance” to get a deal.

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