Qatar reportedly tells Israel Hamas is gearing up for ceasefire

Israel has received a message from Qatar that Hamas is currently making preparations for a ceasefire, readying itself both tactically and for the release of hostages, amid intensified negotiations for an agreement in Doha, Channel 12 reports.

Qatar senses that a deal is achievable, and only one gap remains to be filled — reportedly, the issue of IDF withdrawal positions, adds Channel 12.

For its part, Hamas denies that talks are going well and blames Israel for stalling the progress.

A senior Hamas official tells Channel 12: “The problem is not the details [of the talks,] the problem is in the seriousness of the Israelis. Their delegation in Qatar is unreliable and works slowly. Netanyahu is fronting a positive atmosphere that doesn’t reflect the reality in negotiations.”