"Israel and Hamas Resume Ceasefire Talks in Doha Amid Hostage-Truce Deal Negotiations"

Mossad chief David Barnea is expected to lead ceasefire talks with mediators in Qatar on Sunday, responding to a new proposal from Hamas that includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners. The talks will focus on remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas, including prisoner releases and humanitarian aid, with previous efforts to agree on a ceasefire and exchange hostages for prisoners having fallen apart despite mounting international pressure over the human cost of Israel's ground and air assault in Gaza.