What to know about Thursday's Gaza cease-fire talks
The new round of talks to end the Gaza war will be based on the three-phase proposal President Biden laid out in May. Egypt, Qatar and the U.S. are serving as mediators between Israel and Hamas.
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A new round of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war is set to begin, with mediation from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Despite previous impasses in negotiations, President Biden's three-phase proposal is at the center of the discussions. Key sticking points include the duration of the cease-fire and control over certain territories. The stakes are high for Palestinians in Gaza and Israeli hostages. The recent assassinations in Tehran and Beirut have heightened tensions, with international leaders urging Iran to avoid escalating the situation.