Palestinian official close to talks tells Reuters that information from Doha is ‘very promising’, saying ‘gaps are being narrowed’

We mentioned in the opening summary that an official close to the ceasefire negotiations Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday. This reportedly came after a midnight “breakthrough” in talks attended by US president-elect Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. Officials from the outgoing Biden administration are also thought to have participated. “The next 24 hours will be pivotal to reaching the deal,” the official said. A Palestinian official close to the talks told Reuters that information from Doha, the Qatari capital, was “very promising”, adding: “Gaps were being narrowed and there is a big push toward an agreement if all goes well to the end.”

Dozens of countries will send delegates to Norway on Wednesday as part of a global alliance aiming to find a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Norway’s foreign ministry has said.

While we must continue to work for an end to the war (in Gaza), we must also work for a lasting solution to the conflict that guarantees self-determination, security and justice for both the Palestinians and the Israelis.

There is broad support for a two-state solution, but the international community must do more to make it a reality.