**Cease-fire Talks Intensify in Qatar as Israel and Hamas Negotiate Terms, American Aid Flows In**
Cairo, Egypt – Talks to establish a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Qatar soon, according to Egyptian officials. The negotiations, involving Israeli officials and Hamas leaders, will mark the first direct talks since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Despite initial hopes for a six-week truce before Ramadan began, Hamas rejected any temporary agreements that did not lead to a permanent cease-fire in …