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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul

Talks on Israel-Hamas hostage deal ‘constructive’ but meaningful gaps remain

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government while calling for the hostages' release from Hamas, in Tel Aviv.
Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s government while calling for the hostages' release from Hamas, in Tel Aviv. Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA

Talks on Sunday initiated by Qatar, the US and Egypt aimed at brokering a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas were “constructive” but meaningful gaps remain, a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office has said.

The statement said the parties would continue to hold discussions this week. “There are still significant gaps in which the parties will continue to discuss this week in additional mutual meetings,” the statement added.

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