Israeli security chiefs join critical talks for a ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli security and political chiefs are expected to arrive in Qatar on Sunday for high-level talks on a proposed ceasefire deal in Gaza that would see the release of hostages in the final days of President Biden's term and before Donald J. Trump take office.Biden administration officials have pushed for a deal that would become part of the outgoing president's legacy, and Trump has warned that "all hell will break loose in the Middle East" if Hamas does not release the hostages before he takes office next January. 20.Lower-level negotiations have begun in recent weeks, after months of stalemate.While some progress has been made, disagreements remain on several key points, including the timing and scope of Israel's redeployments and withdrawal from Gaza and its desire to end the war, acco...