The Israeli prime minister has called for an “urgent security discussion” this evening with Defence Minister Israel Katz, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Al Jazeera reports citing Israeli Army Radio.

The discussion will be held in light of the progress in negotiations regarding the release of the captives in Gaza, the report said.

Meanwhile, Israel Hayom reported that an Israeli executive plane is returning from Qatar following mediated negotiations.