After a two-month deadlock, efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza are being revitalized, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken leading talks in Doha with Qatari officials and Israeli leaders. The negotiations come as hostilities continue in both Gaza and Lebanon, prompting the U.S. and Israel to announce plans to resume ceasefire discussions. Blinken, on his 11th visit to the region since the start of the current conflict, is pushing for a public commitment from Israel to refrain from a permanent military presence in Gaza. Despite these efforts, violence persists, including recent airstrikes in Beirut and exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah. The situation remains volatile as officials hope for a breakthrough in the coming days.