CIA director to meet Qatari prime minister in Doha to bridge remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas

DOHA, Dec 17 (Reuters) – CIA Director Bill Burns is set to meet the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday in effort to bridge the remaining gaps between Israel and Hamas, a source with knowledge of the talks told Reuters.

The two will discuss progress towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, the source added.

The CIA declined to comment on the reported meeting.

(Reporting by Andrew Mills)

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