Israel’s total blockade of the Gaza Strip enters its 12th day, with no food, fuel or medicine allowed in, as mediated talks with Hamas continue in the Qatari capital, Doha.

The Israeli negotiation team, that were likely to leave Qatar today, will remain in Doha as ceasefire talks continue, Arab media reported citing a report by the Times of Israel which cited an anonymous Israeli official.

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement ended on March 1 without a clear roadmap for an extension but on Tuesday the Palestinian resistance group announced the start of a “new round of ceasefire negotiations” in Doha.

The progress of those talks — which are being mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt — is currently unclear.

Israel’s Kan public broadcaster, citing a Palestinian source, has said Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is pushing for a second 60-day ceasefire in return for the release of 10 Israeli captives from Gaza.

Five Arab states present the Egypt-led reconstruction plan for Gaza to United States special envoy Steve Witkoff in Doha.

Arab foreign ministers met in Qatar on Wednesday with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss reconstruction for Gaza, devastated by war with Israel.

“The Arab foreign ministers discussed the Gaza reconstruction plan, which was approved during the Arab League Summit held in Cairo on March 4, 2025,” Qatar´s foreign ministry said in a statement.

“They also agreed with the US envoy to continue consultations and coordination on the plan as a foundation for the reconstruction efforts,” it added.

A fresh round of talks on a fragile ceasefire in Gaza also began in Qatar on Tuesday, with Witkoff dispatched to Doha for the mediations.

“The ministers emphasised the importance of maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, stressing the need to launch a genuine effort to achieve a just and comprehensive peace,” the Qatari statement added.