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The US has mediated two rounds of negotiations between the two sides in Abu Dhabi since January, brokering a major prisoner exchange but failing to reach a breakthrough on territory.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

In the third, Hamas will release Ms Yehud and two other hostages on Friday, followed by three more on Saturday, Netanyahu and Qatar, which has mediated the talks, said.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025

Oman, a U.S. ally that has mediated talks with the Houthis, criticized the strikes and expressed its “deep concern.”

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Egypt, which has mediated between Israel and Hamas at times of conflict in the past, was in close contact with the two sides, according to Egyptian security sources.

From Reuters • Oct. 9, 2023

The EU has mediated negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo since 2011, but few of the 33 agreements that have been signed were put into action.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023