Hamas faces an uncertain future post-ceasefire, grappling with leadership losses, declining foreign support, and strained relations with Palestinian factions. Amid pragmatic concessions and resistance rhetoric,

For the Islamist militant group, armed struggle now looks like a dead end. Its future in Gaza depends on the civilian politburo.

Biden officials involved in the effort acknowledged that President-elect Donald Trump’s threats and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff’s participation during the final week of negotiations played a major role in bringing across the finish line a deal they had struggled to reach for more than a year.

The US on Thursday warned against Hamas assuming any governance role in a postwar Gaza. US deputy ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea, who criticised the Palestinian group for its “brutal” attacks and “deplorable behaviour” throughout the conflict,

The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

President Joe Biden and his top diplomats, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had sought closure during his term.

Naim revealed that there were negotiations led by Qatar to ‘sign an annex’ over implementing a humanitarian corridor to for aid to Gaza’s population of two million. Senior Hamas

Talks between Israeli and Hamas representatives resumed in the Qatari capital Doha yesterday, after US President Joe Biden indicated a deal to stop the fighting was "on the brink" on Monday.

A senior Republican congressional staffer accused presidential envoy Steve Witkoff of "lifting pressure on Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran."

Qatar’s success in helping to broker the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire has enhanced its reputation as an international mediator, with officials now considering which other conflicts they could help resolve.