Negotiations regarding mediation in a hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas have taken place, reports Reuters. Israel and Hamas held talks on Sunday initiated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt. According to the office of the Israeli Prime Minister, the negotiations were “constructive,” but significant gaps remain. “There are still significant gaps in which the parties will continue to discuss this week in additional mutual meetings,” said the statement from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement mentioned that the Director of the United States Central Intellig…