The ongoing presence of negotiators from Hamas and Israel in the Qatari capital, Doha, suggests that both sides are serious about clinching a deal.

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, although Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the changes requested by Hamas to a ceasefire proposal were unacceptable.

The indirect negotiations in Doha started on Sunday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a delegation to the Gulf state. Qatar is currently engaging with Hamas and Israel