Negotiating team returns to Israel for consultations – PM's Office announcement. Hamas response prompts decision for further talks. Appreciation for mediators' efforts.
Prime Minister’s Office Announcement:
In light of the response conveyed by Hamas this morning, it has been decided to return the negotiating team for additional consultations in Israel.
We appreciate the efforts by the mediators, Qatar and Egypt, and the efforts of envoy Witkoff, to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations.
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