[UPDATE-Day 145-Feb 28-22:00Z] Israel-Hamas War, The Iran Threat: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Qatar warns of ‘race against time’ for hostages as more details of deal outline emerge Israeli official tells public broadcaster of ‘very cautious optimism’ but ‘large gaps’ after Qatari mediators said to relay terror group’s response to parts of 6-week truce outline. The emir of Qatar spoke Tuesday of “a race against time” to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by terror groups in the Gaza Strip, as part of the diplomatic push for a truce in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza in which his country is playing a key role. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was speaking…