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Friday, August 16, 2024
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Friday, August 16, 2024
First day of Doha talks ‘constructive’; decision to continue shows desire to reach deal — report
Relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and supporters hold a protest march calling for a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, August 15, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
Officials marked progress toward a ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas during talks in Doha Thursday, which are set to resume for a second day on Friday, the Walla news site reports.
The first day of negotiations, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, ended with “constructive discussions,” according to two unnamed US officials, who say certain progress was made.
Other officials, with knowledge of the talks, say that the decision to continue negotiating for a second day showed that the two sides are serious about reaching a deal.
