{\"title\":\"US-Israel Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall Amid Ongoing Conflict and Political Pressures\",\"desc\":\"Following a White House meeting, US President Trump plans another discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding Gaza ceasefire efforts. Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel in Doha continue股票配资的正规平台, focusing on Israeli troop withdrawals and humanitarian aid access. Despite progress on aid delivery, key issues such as guarantees for permanent ceasefire remain unresolved. Political pressures from Netanyahu's coalition and Trump’s domestic challenges influence negotiations. Meanwhile, fighting persists in Gaza with casualties reported, underscoring the fragile situation.\",\"content\":\" US-Israel Gaza Ceasefire Talks Continue Amidst Ongoing Violence\
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Overview of Recent Diplomatic Efforts\
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Following their meeting on the evening of July 7 at the White House, US President Donald Trump announced on July 8 that he would meet again with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that same night to continue discussions on the Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, in Doha, Qatar, indirect negotiations between the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israel entered their third consecutive day. The talks focus on reaching a ceasefire agreement to halt violence in Gaza. What progress has been made in these talks? Where are the sticking points? And what considerations are influencing the involved parties?\
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Trump and Netanyahu’s Firm Stance on Gaza Ceasefire\
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During a cabinet meeting on July 8, President Trump conveyed optimism about the ceasefire talks. The previous evening, Trump had dinner with Netanyahu, during which he told the media he did not foresee major obstacles and believed the negotiations were progressing smoothly. He also noted that Hamas appeared interested in reaching a ceasefire. However, Trump expressed uncertainty about the viability of the \\\"two-state solution\\\" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.\
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Prime Minister Netanyahu maintained a hardline position, stating that even if a Palestinian state were established, Israel would not permit it full sovereignty.\
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On July 8 in Doha, Hamas and Israeli representatives began their fourth indirect negotiation session, concentrating on key terms related to the Israeli military’s withdrawal from Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid supplies. According to sources cited by the Israeli Times, the US has informed mediators Qatar and Egypt that Trump hopes to finalize a ceasefire and prisoner release agreement within the week. This \\\"deadline\\\" has been communicated to both Israel and Hamas.\
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White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt announced that US Middle East envoy Brett McGurk would travel to Doha this week to engage in negotiations. Reports suggest a 60-day ceasefire deal may be announced if all parties, including Israel, Qatar, Egypt, and Hamas, resolve their differences. Should disagreements persist, McGurk’s trip might be postponed.\
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Challenges in Reaching Consensus on Ceasefire Details\
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Media reports reveal the latest ceasefire proposal includes a 60-day truce period. During this time, Hamas is expected to hand over 10 detainees and 18 bodies of those held by Israel. The mediators would organize talks between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the Gaza conflict permanently.\
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On July 1, Trump stated Israel had agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire and hoped Hamas would accept the plan as well. Hamas responded positively to the proposal on July 4.\
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Palestinian sources disclosed that Hamas largely agrees with the ceasefire framework, suggesting only minor amendments. However, Israel’s Prime Minister’s office rejected Hamas’s proposed changes as \\\"unacceptable.\\\"\
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The points of contention from Hamas focus on three key issues:\
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- The extent and timing of Israeli military withdrawal from parts of Gaza;\
- Resumption of United Nations-led distribution of humanitarian aid within Gaza;\
- Conditions for extending the ceasefire beyond 60 days if no final agreement is reached.\
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The primary dispute lies in the third area. Current terms state that if a permanent ceasefire is not agreed upon within 60 days, the truce can continue only if all parties negotiate in good faith. Hamas fears Israel might accuse it of \\\"bad faith\\\" to justify resuming hostilities after 60 days. Israel opposes removing this clause, worried Hamas might indefinitely delay negotiations.\
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Guarantee Issues Hinder Permanent Ceasefire\
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The pan-Arab media outlet The New Arab, headquartered in London, reports preliminary progress in the Doha talks, with agreement reached on delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza through UN channels.\
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However, Hamas insists on dismantling the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund’s control over aid supplies. While all parties agree UN agencies should lead aid distribution, it remains unclear whether the fund will continue to operate in Gaza.\
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According to insiders, the biggest hurdle in securing a lasting ceasefire is the issue of guarantees. Hamas demands a formal US commitment not to resume military operations after the 60-day truce expires. The US has only pledged to \\\"earnestly work to prevent renewed fighting\\\" without issuing a binding guarantee.\
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Diverging Agendas Among Hamas, Israel, and the US\
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Hamas Seeks Direct Assurance from Trump\
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Sources indicate Hamas wants a personal guarantee from President Trump that the Gaza conflict’s end will be enforced, aiming to avoid continued Israeli military pressure.\
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Israel Aims to Maintain Coalition Stability\
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Israeli media report Netanyahu will emphasize to Trump that ending the Gaza conflict requires uncompromising conditions: the complete defeat of Hamas, exile of its leadership, and full disarmament.\
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Analysts note Netanyahu faces pressure from right-wing coalition partners to uphold a hardline approach toward Hamas, including the stance that post-conflict Gaza should have no place for Hamas. Additionally, Netanyahu’s ongoing legal challenges related to corruption make maintaining a \\\"wartime footing\\\" politically crucial to preserve his leadership.\
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US Uses Diplomacy to Manage Domestic Challenges\
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Domestically, Trump confronts protests over the \\\"Build Back Better\\\" plan and political unrest related to Elon Musk’s formation of the \\\"United States Party.\\\" Securing a ceasefire in Gaza would represent a diplomatic success to ease some of this pressure.\
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The US network ABC cites analysts who say Trump hopes to broker a Gaza ceasefire during Netanyahu’s visit. However, even if agreed upon, such a truce would be temporary, with many unresolved issues remaining.\
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Violence Persists Despite Talks\
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On July 8, Gaza’s health authorities reported that at least 18 Palestinians were killed during Israeli attacks targeting central and southern Gaza.\
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The Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis stated that Israeli airstrikes on a displaced persons camp in southern Gaza since the morning resulted in at least 52 deaths.\
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The Israeli Defense Forces announced that a senior Hamas commander was killed recently in Khan Younis.\
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Furthermore, the Jerusalem Post cited military sources reporting that on the night of July 7, a roadside bomb killed five Israeli soldiers during an operation in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun. During the evacuation of casualties, Israeli troops came under gunfire, injuring 14 soldiers, two of whom are in serious condition.\
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