Mossad head David Barnea traveled to Qatar to meet with Qatari PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a hostage deal in Gaza. Barnea's return to the negotiations comes after being replaced as lead negotiator by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. Meanwhile, Israel's security cabinet is considering expanding the offensive in the Gaza Strip, but Netanyahu and security chiefs believe there is still a chance for talks to secure the release of the hostages.
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