Gaza war: Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Qatar for hostage negotiations
File photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (July 5) sent Mossad ChiefDavid Barnea to Qatarfor talks with mediators on a Gaza war ceasefire that could see Hamas militants release hostages seized in the October 7, 2023 attack, the news agency AFP reported citing sources. This development comes a day after Prime Minister Netanyahu calleda meeting of his security cabinet to discuss new Hamas proposalssent through Qatari and Egyptian mediators.
A source told AFP that Mossad Chief Barnea was expected in Doha on Fridayand was to meet Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
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Barnea's delegation "is travelling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a ceasefire and hostage deal. He will meet with the Qatari prime minister for discussions aiming to bring the parties closer to a deal in Gaza," the source added.
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United States (US) President Joe Biden praised Israel's decision to send a delegation to Qatar. According to the White House, Biden spoke to Netanyahu andwelcomed the decision to have Israeli negotiators "engage" with mediators in a bid "to close out the deal."
A senior US official told AFP thatIsrael and Hamas have a "pretty significant opening" to reach an agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Israel evaluating Hamas' idea for potential truce deal
Hamas has demandedan end to the war and an Israeli withdrawal as a prelude to any hostage deal. However, Israelhas countered that there can be no end to the war without the release of hostages.
On Wednesday, the Palestinian militant groupsent new ideasfor a potential deal and Netanyahu's office said the government was "evaluating" them.
Both the warring factions have been under increased international pressure to agree to a ceasefire.
(With inputs from agencies)