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Negotiating team flying to Qatar to be led by government’s hostage point man, senior Shin Bet official
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Government hostages point man Gal Hirsch arrives at the funeral of late Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, in Poriya Ilit, January 20, 2025. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)
The Israeli delegation flying to Qatar on Monday will be headed by the government’s hostage point man Gal Hirsch, and senior Shin Bet official “M.,” an Israeli official tells The Times of Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political adviser Ophir Falk will also join the delegation.
The delegation that flew to Qatar in February was made up of the same officials.
M. is flying in place of the head of the security agency, Ronen Bar, whom Netanyahu removed from his negotiating role and is reportedly looking to fire.
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