 An Israeli spokesperson says there are, quote, gaps with Hamas on how to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The BBC's Middle East analyst Sebastian Usher has more from Jerusalem, I should say, and says stalled talks are scheduled to get underway. Mr Netanyahu did authorize the head of Mossad, the Israeli spy agency, to hold talks on Friday in Qatar, a key mediator, and he's sending a team for negotiations later this week.