{"id":50756,"date":"2025-07-20T02:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T06:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/gaza-deal-talks-inch-forward-amidst-new-evacuation-orders\/50756\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T02:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T06:08:25","slug":"gaza-deal-talks-inch-forward-amidst-new-evacuation-orders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/gaza-deal-talks-inch-forward-amidst-new-evacuation-orders\/50756\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaza Deal Talks Inch Forward Amidst New Evacuation Orders"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal are reportedly making significant progress, with Israeli officials suggesting 80% to 90% of the agreement is settled, though the core issue of ending the war remains unresolved.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Israeli military has issued new evacuation orders for five neighborhoods in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, signaling preparations for intensified operations in the area.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediators acknowledge the slow pace of talks, with Qatar emphasizing that negotiations will &quot;need time&quot; despite optimistic statements from U.S. envoys.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Diplomatic Efforts Continue Amidst Slow Progress<\/h2>\n<p>Talks regarding a potential Gaza deal are reportedly progressing, albeit slowly, according to an Israeli official speaking to Channel 12. A senior Israeli official indicated on July 8, 2025, that approximately <strong>80% to 90% of the deal with Hamas has already been settled<\/strong> during indirect negotiations in Doha. This sentiment was echoed on July 16, 2025, when another senior Israeli official stated that a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is &quot;more likely than not,&quot; citing Israel&#39;s agreement to significantly decrease its force presence in Gaza during a proposed 60-day truce.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these optimistic assessments, the core issue of bringing the war to an end remains unresolved. Qatar&#39;s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Al-Ansari, noted on July 9, 2025, that negotiations would &quot;need time,&quot; reflecting the complex nature of the discussions. The ongoing talks have seen involvement from U.S. officials, with President Donald <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> and his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, reportedly pushing for an agreement.<\/p>\n<h2>New Evacuation Orders Issued in Deir al-Balah<\/h2>\n<p>Concurrently with the diplomatic maneuvering, the Israeli army has issued new evacuation orders in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. On April 7, 2025, Israel ordered the evacuation of five neighborhoods in central Gaza&#39;s Deir al-Balah, including Al-Sahaba, Al-Samah, Al-Awda, Al-Zawaida, and Al-Salah. These directives were described by Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee as a &quot;final warning&quot; ahead of anticipated &quot;intense attacks&quot; in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Residents have been urged to relocate to the Al-Mawasi area near Khan Yunis, a designated humanitarian zone. This move signals Israel&#39;s preparations for intensified military operations in Deir al-Balah, an area that had previously seen less intensive ground force activity compared to other parts of Gaza. The continued military actions underscore the <em>fragile and complex<\/em> nature of the situation, even as ceasefire talks are underway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal are reportedly making significant progress, with Israeli officials suggesting 80% 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