U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Wednesday to advance negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire, according to an Axios report. The talks come as Israeli and Hamas delegations continue discussions in Doha on a U.S.-backed proposal for a 60-day truce, which includes phased hostage releases and partial Israeli troop withdrawals from Gaza.
Mediators from the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt have intensified efforts to bridge gaps between the two sides, particularly over the scope of Israel’s eventual withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave. Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff expressed cautious optimism on Sunday, calling the Qatar-mediated talks a “critical step” toward stability.
Qatar has emerged as a pivotal mediator in the conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties to facilitate dialogue. While details of the proposed ceasefire remain fluid, the negotiations underscore growing international pressure to halt hostilities and address humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
