Talks in Qatar offer hope for an end to the conflict, with Israeli ambassador Danny Danon expressing optimism about a deal before the end of the year.
Danny Danon, Israel i ambassador to the United Nations, says there could be a ceasefire deal forged by year's end.Efforts to strike a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly failed over key stumbling blocks. But a new round of negotiations in Qatar has raised hope of an agreement. As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 45,000 and 100 hostages remain held by Hamas , pressure is mounting on the UN Security Council. 'I'm very hopeful for a deal.
I've been calling for a long time for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages. This is an unlawful act under international law. It's an atrocity, it’s a war crime.' That's the UN's senior expert on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, touring the southern Israeli kibbutz communities attacked on October 7 by Hamas militants. But as she reassures the mother of an Israeli hostage that a ceasefire deal is on the horizon, she's interrupted by the sounds of a helicopter shooting in nearby Gaza. Alice Jill Edwards: 'I will do what I can, and its hopeful the next deal, I know it's a big rollercoaster ride…' (Shooting sounds)That interaction reflects the way ceasefire talks have played out during each attempt.A round of talks in mid-October failed to produce a deal, with Hamas rejecting a short-term ceasefire proposal. But as top officials from the US, Qatar and Egypt resume their mediation efforts, they're reporting a possible end to the months-long deadlock. Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon says a deal is closer than ever – and may even be struck by the year's end. 'I hope that will finally wake every member of the Council to the urgent plight of the hostages and compel all nations to demand their immediate and unconditional release. As we speak, negotiations on a hostage deal are ongoing. We hope we can achieve a deal. You know, after many rejections by Hamas, we hope we going to have some news before the holy day of Hanukah and Christma
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