Gaza ceasefire mediators are ramping up efforts to overcome obstacles hindering indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, Al Jazeera reports citing Egyptian media.

The state-affiliated Al-Qahera News channel, citing unnamed sources, said Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as part of Egypt’s broader push to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

The timing and location of the meeting were not disclosed. Rashad has held a series of discussions with both Palestinian and Israeli negotiators, the sources added.

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