Washington talks about a framework for the Gaza detainees deal, and Doha confirms progress. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said he believes there is a framework.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani said that progress was made yesterday regarding laying the foundation for moving forward on the issue of detainees. Israeli Broadcasting Authority said that the discussions held in Paris with the participation of Israel, the United States, Egypt and Qatar, ended with progress in the talks on the exchange of prisoners.