Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas "not very promising" in recent days, mediator Qatar has said - NewsBlist

MIDDLE EAST — Talks to agree a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza were "not very promising" in recent days, mediator Qatar has said. Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said he remained optimistic, but added "time is not in our favour". It comes as Israel's prime minister said he would press ahead with plans for a Rafah ground invasion, despite growing international pressure... bbc.com