Talks held at the initiative of Qatar, the United States and Egypt to negotiate a deal to release the hostages between Israel and Hamas have been “constructive” but “there are still significant gaps that the parties will continue to address.” they are discussing this week in additional mutual meetings”, it is emphasized.
Sunday’s meeting in Paris between US, Egyptian, Qatari and Israeli officials on a ceasefire in Gaza was “constructive”, the Israeli prime minister’s office said, noting that “differences remain” between the parties involved.
Talks held at the initiative of Qatar, the United States and Egypt to negotiate a deal to release the hostages between Israel and Hamas have been “constructive” but “there are still significant gaps that the parties will continue to address.” they are discussing this week in additional mutual meetings”, it is emphasized.
The heads of Mossad (Israel’s foreign intelligence service) and Shin Bet (domestic intelligence service) attended the meeting, according to the press release
The protagonists “will continue to discuss this week in other meetings”, it added, without specifying the exact day or place.
Around the table were CIA Director William Burns, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and a prominent Egyptian figure.
The aim of the meetings, which began yesterday, Saturday, is to make progress towards an agreement that would include a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages, according to well-informed sources.
The Israeli government is under public pressure to bring back the hostages still being held, while military operations continue day and night in the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
Source :Skai
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