Netanyahu Says Israel In Talks With Hamas To End Gaza War But On This Condition

Israeli negotiators in Qatar are actively exploring multiple diplomatic tracks, including a short-term truce and a long-term settlement.

"Under the prime minister's direction, even at this hour, the negotiating team in Doha is working to exhaust every possibility for a deal -- whether according to the Witkoff outline or within the framework of ending the war, which would include the release of all hostages, the exile of Hamas terrorists, and the disarmament of the Gaza Strip," Netanyahu's office said.

The “Witkoff outline,” reportedly proposed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, includes a phased roadmap beginning with a temporary ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages. In return, Israel would consider the release of Palestinian security prisoners, with the longer-term aim of achieving a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire through continued diplomacy.