Israeli negotiators are heading to Qatar for talks on extending the ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off electricity to pressure Hamas. There are still significant differences over the terms of the potential second phase of the truce. Israel has halted aid deliveries and cut off electricity to force Hamas to release hostages. Hamas is demanding a comprehensive hostage-prisoner exchange, Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and the reopening of border crossings.

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