• Mediators are working to resolve deadlock in Gaza ceasefire talks as violence continues.
• Hamas shows willingness to release captives as a gesture towards negotiations.
• Israeli airstrikes have resulted in significant civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza.
• Qatari officials emphasize ongoing negotiations, dismissing claims of a deadlock.
• The international community calls for accountability regarding Israel's military actions.

Mediators, including officials from Egypt and Qatar, are intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing deadlock in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The indirect talks, currently taking place in Doha, have seen both parties blame each other for the failure to agree on a prisoner exchange and a 60-day ceasefire, after 21 months of fighting. According to reports, discussions are focused on mapping the deployment of Israeli forces within Gaza, with mediators seeking "innovative mechanisms" to bridge existing gaps in negotiations, according to TRT World and Dawn.

In the latest developments, Hamas has expressed willingness to release 10 Israeli captives, signaling a potential move towards a ceasefire and a prisoner swap. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demands for a buffer zone and troop presence in Gaza remain key obstacles to progress. Israeli airstrikes have continued amidst the negotiations, resulting in the deaths of at least 58,400 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, according to Dawn and The Jakarta Post.

Qatari officials have stressed that "the meetings are ongoing in Doha" and have dismissed claims of a deadlock in the negotiations. The spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry indicated that there are "intensive daily communications" involving separate meetings with Hamas and Israel to work towards a comprehensive framework agreement. This optimism about the potential for a ceasefire reflects broader international efforts, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the parties are "closer than we've been in quite a while," according to Anadolu Agency.

Despite these diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with reports highlighting the destruction caused by continuous airstrikes and a lack of adequate aid reaching the civilian population. The international community has called for accountability regarding Israel's military actions, with Qatari officials condemning "irresponsible Israeli policies in the region," indicating the need for broader intervention to address the situation effectively, according to Anadolu Agency and The Jakarta Post.