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title: "Ceasefire talks in Doha aim to halt Gaza conflict and free hostages"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/33857/ceasefire-talks-in-doha-aim-to-halt-gaza-conflict-and-free-hostages
published: 2024-08-15T17:00:00Z
language: en
section: "International"
source: moldova1.md
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# Ceasefire talks in Doha aim to halt Gaza conflict and free hostages

> Discussions aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, along with the release of hostages, have commenced in Doha, reports Reuters.

Discussions aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, along with the release of hostages, have commenced in Doha, reports [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-spy-chief-due-qatar-new-round-gaza-ceasefire-talks-2024-08-15/).

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The head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is expected to join his counterparts from the United States, Egypt, and the Prime Minister of Qatar for the new round of negotiations.

The source indicates that Washington authorities have requested all parties to engage in the Doha discussions, urging both the Israeli side and Hamas to reach a compromise.

According to White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby, intelligence reveals that Iran has not abandoned its threat to attack Israel, including through aligned groups.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**