How Israel exploded hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza
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The Times
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🗓️ 11 September 2025
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
As people continue to starve in Gaza, the war once again spread beyond its borders this week when Israel bombed Hamas fighters in Qatar - a country that’s involved in the peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog met Keir Starmer in London yesterday. So what does this all mean for the peace process - and for Gazans?
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| 1:19.6 | On Tuesday afternoon, between the gleaming skyscrapers, the skyline of Doha suddenly changed. |
| 1:32.3 | A huge plume of smoke was rising up from a residential neighborhood as loud explosions rocked the city. Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. |
| 1:54.8 | A country that has built its reputation on peace and security was suddenly experiencing war |
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