NNA - Qatar, which is mediating the ceasefire talks in the Gaza Strip, announced today some progress in talks held this week in Doha as part of efforts to reach an agreement.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said at a press conference that "some progress" had been made in response to questions about reports of a meeting held Thursday between him and Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea. However, he did not confirm the meeting, according to Agence France-Press.

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