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Report: Main sticking point in Gaza ceasefire talks is IDF withdrawal from Morag Corridor
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The main sticking point in Qatar is the lines of IDF withdrawal in the event of a ceasefire, Channel 13 reports. Israel is insisting on holding on to the Morag Corridor north of Rafah that it took during the ongoing military operation in Gaza.
Hamas is demanding the IDF leave that sector, and talks are focused on what the maps will look like during a truce, according to the report.
Negotiators tell the outlet that they are not expecting to leave Doha anytime soon.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said earlier that the disagreement is down to one issue, and he is expected to fly to Qatar to join the talks.
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