Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Doha

The Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal negotiations have started in Doha today, Thursday, a source with knowledge of the talks told Agence France-Presse (AFP).

The source confirmed the start of the meetings but did not disclose whether Hamas had sent any delegates to the talks which “Israel” and CIA director William Burns planned to attend.

Yesterday, “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an “Israeli” delegation will attend the talks in Doha, a statement by his office said.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the departure of the Israeli delegation to Doha tomorrow, as well as the mandate for conducting the negotiations," it said.

“Israeli” chief spies will also attend the Doha talks, sources told AFP.

Hebrew channel 12 reported that the delegation will be led by the agency’s chief David Barnea, Shin Bet head Ronen Bar and the “Israeli” army Major General Nitzan Alon.

Senior Netanyahu adviser Ophir Falk also traveled to Doha with the delegation.