Gaza mediators glum on chances for breakthrough before Israeli elections in the fall | The Times of Israel

June 12, 20261 min readasia

Summary:

Gaza ceasefire mediators (Egypt, Qatar, Turkey under the US-led Board of Peace) report limited momentum for a breakthrough before Israel’s fall elections.
Key goals (Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal) are seen as unlikely by both sides, according to diplomats.
Israeli electoral dynamics under Prime Minister Netanyahu are shaping reluctance to authorize significant steps, including troop withdrawals or arms handovers.
Mediators are pushing Washing

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