Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper quoted Israeli officials as saying that the Paris talks were good and lasted longer than expected, indicating that there is a way to go in the talks.

Israeli media also reported from sources familiar with the exchange negotiations that the agreement in Paris was concluded according to new broad lines.

The sources said that there is progress that may allow a move to negotiate the details.

Yesterday, Friday, talks began in Paris to discuss reaching an exchange and calm deal in the Gaza Strip, with the participation of Egypt, Qatar, the United States, and an Israeli delegation headed by Mossad chief David Barnea.