Officials marked progress toward a ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas during talks in Doha Thursday, which are set to resume for a second day on Friday, Paralel.Az reports citing The Times of Israel.

The first day of negotiations, mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, ended with “constructive discussions,” according to two unnamed US officials, who say certain progress was made.

Other officials, with knowledge of the talks, say that the decision to continue negotiating for a second day showed that the two sides are serious about reaching a deal.