Diplomacy In Ibiza: War Talks or Vacation Plans?

In a plot twist worthy of a daytime soap, White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatar's prime minister in Ibiza to cook up a plan to end the Gaza war and free hostages. The U.S. insists on an 'all or nothing' deal, while Israel lingers on a new offensive plan. An Israeli official grimly stated, 'Our war is with Hamas, not with the U.S.,' dashing hopes that this diplomatic soap opera will speed to a finale. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's ambiguous talk leaves ultranationalists grumbling and the world side-eying the whole mess.

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Source: Axios | Published: 8/9/2025 | Author: Barak Ravid