Blinken, Qatari PM discuss resolving hostage talks logjams

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call earlier today with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani to discuss efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the State Department says.

The pair “discussed the remaining issues on the table and practical solutions to bridge the differences between the parties,” according to a State Department readout.

Blinken “reiterated that the United States will continue to work to ensure an agreement is reached,” the readout continues, adding that the secretary thanked the Qatari prime minister for Doha’s efforts.

The two also discussed planning for the post-war management of Gaza, the US says.