Illustrative photo: Palestinians left their homes under orders from Israel in the city of Khan Younis, Southern Gaza Strip, on January 26, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

The meeting was constructive, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement, noting that "significant gaps" remain and will be further discussed this week.

The aim is to reach a deal to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Earlier, US negotiators said progress was made in discussions on a potential agreement which would entail Israel suspending military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip for two months in exchange for the release of more than 100 hostages.