Media Israel, optimism for talks in Qatar on Gaza - Breaking news. An atmosphere of cautious optimism has been created in Israel after the first day of contacts in Qatar.
Initial progress on a formula that would allow the return of civilians to the northern sector of Gaza. The USA (represented by the head of the CIA William Burns) submitted its own proposal which, according to Kan, was accepted by Israel while the reaction of Hamas is awaited. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold a consultation tonight.