Talks on resolving the conflict in the Gaza Strip will continue in Cairo at lower levels in the coming days, the Associated Press (AP) news agency reported, citing a US official.
Lower-level working teams will meet with mediators from the United States, Qatar and Egypt, the official said, while describing recent talks as constructive.
According to him, all parties are working on “achieving a final and enforceable agreement”, reports AP.
The last round of negotiations was held in Cairo on August 25. The Israeli delegation included David Barnea, director of Israel’s intelligence service, or Mossad, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar, and Nitzan Alon, who oversees the hostage crisis in the Israeli military.
Hamas refused to participate in the consultations, but agreed to visit Cairo to learn indirectly about the results of this round.
The previous round of consultations to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages was held in Doha on August 15 and 16. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States said in a joint statement after the talks that they were held in a positive light.
The United States, backed by Qatar and Egypt, backed a proposal that would bridge the remaining gaps between Hamas and the Jewish state.
