Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Qatari PM said meeting with Hamas after last-minute demand for changes to deal outline
A source involved in the talks tells Reuters that Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani is meeting with Hamas representatives in his office for a final push toward a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
The report comes after an Israeli official said Hamas had introduced new demands regarding the so-called Philadelphi Corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border.