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Doha cease-fire talks commence with Israel, without Hamas

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Terry Martin | Felix Tamsut in Jerusalem
August 15, 2024

Today, high-stakes truce talks between Israel and Hamas are taking place in Doha, Qatar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent a delegation, but Hamas declined to take part. DW's Felix Tamsut assesses the situation.

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