Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Qatar Official: Israel Unresponsive to Ceasefire Proposal
Qatar says Israel hasn't responded to a plan to stop fighting in Gaza and release hostages, even though Hamas agreed.
The Qatar official claims the US keeps changing the terms, making it harder to reach a deal.
Israel is still attacking Gaza, but a top negotiator says this could worsen the situation.
The official feels that a military solution is unlikely.
Reservists are being called up, as the conflict continues.
Qatar says Israel hasn't responded to the ceasefire proposal.
Hamas accepted the Egypt and Qatar mediated proposal on August 18.
Israel demands hostage release and Hamas disarmament to end conflict.
Qatari official accuses US of changing the terms.
Israel is mobilizing reservists to widen offensive in Gaza City.
- Who
- Qatari official Majed al-Ansari, Israeli and Hamas officials, US
- What
- Israel's lack of response to ceasefire, continued conflict, accusations of shifting demands.
- When
- Since Hamas accepted proposal August 18, 2025
- Where
- Gaza, Israel
- Why
- Disagreements over ceasefire terms and continued military action.
- Ceasefire Proposal Origin
- Egypt and Qatar mediated
- Hamas Response
- Accepted ceasefire on August 18
- Israeli Stance
- Demands hostage release and Hamas disarmament
- US Role
- Accused of changing demands
- Israeli Actions
- Mobilizing reservists and widening Gaza offensive
Sources
The Israeli army is struggling to get reservists to show up
Israel's Gaza bet: IDF chief wanted vote on truce and hostage deals, Netanyahu refused, say reports
Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty, as military chief clashes with ministers
